Sanahin Monastery: detail of stone carving
| RIBApix ref no |
RIBA114414 |
| Artist/Photographer | ORCH Orsenigo-Chemollo
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| Country | Armenia |
| City | Sanahin |
| Subject Date | 1200 |
| Image Date | 2009 |
| View | Interior |
| Medium | Digital image |
| Library Reference | ORCH Orsenigo Sanahin RfF10F14 |
| Orientation | Portrait |
| Colour / B&W |
Colour |
| Credit |
ORCH Orsenigo / RIBA Collections
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| Notes |
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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Subject tags
decorative stonework, monasteries & convents