Karmravank
Monastery in Gevaş, Van, Turkey
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Karmravank (Armenian: Կարմրավանք, meaning Red Monastery) is an abandoned 10th century Armenian monastery in the Vaspurakan province of historic Armenia[1] (now in the Van Province of Turkey). It was founded by King Gagik I (908–943) of the Artsruni dynasty.[1] It is located 12 kilometers west-northwest of Akdamar Island.
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| Karmravank Կարմրավանք | |
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Karmravank in Summer 2006 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Armenian Apostolic Church |
| Status | abandoned |
| Location | |
| Location | southern shore of Lake Van |
  Shown within Turkey | |
| Coordinates | 38.372315°N 42.904281°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Armenian |
| Groundbreaking | tenth century |
Gallery
Karmravank in its natural setting
View of the church from the south
View of the church from the south-west
View of church from the west
Closeup of the damaged dome
An Armenian khachkar reused as a lintel
Upper level doorway leading to the north-west gallery
Drum of the church and its supporting vaults
View of dome from the inside
The apse of the church
View of Lake Van and Mount Artos seen from the monastery
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See also
- Narekavank, a nearby 10th century Armenian monastery also founded by King Gagik
