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Sanahin Monastery: the gavit or vestry

RIBA Ref No RIBA114416
Artist/PhotographerORCH Orsenigo-Chemollo
CountryArmenia
CitySanahin
Subject Date1200
Image Date2009
ViewInterior
MediumDigital image
Library ReferenceORCH Orsenigo Sanahin_A_R126F18
OrientationLandscape
Colour InfoColour
CreditORCH Orsenigo / RIBA Collections
SubjectArches ; Columns ; Monasteries & convents
NOTES: The buildings of the monastery date from the 10th-13th centuries. The complex consists of three churches; St Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God), built 928-944, St Amenaprkich (Redeemer), built 957-966 and St Grigor (1061). Also included within the complex are a scriptorium, gavit (vestry or narthex), academy, and belfry (1211-1235). It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with neighbouring Haghpat Monastery.
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