Marmashen Monastery
Armenian monastery
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Marmashen Monastery (Armenian: Մարմաշենի վանք) is a 10th-century Armenian monastic complex consisting of five churches near the village of Marmashen in the Shirak Province of Armenia. The buildings at Marmashen are very similar in style to those of Khtzkonk Monastery.[citation needed]
Locationnear Marmashen, Shirak Province, Armenia
Coordinates40.842689°N 43.755781°E
| Marmashen Monastery | |
|---|---|
An aerial view | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Armenian Apostolic Church |
| Location | |
| Location | near Marmashen, Shirak Province, Armenia |
  Shown within Armenia  Marmashen Monastery (Shirak) | |
| Coordinates | 40.842689°N 43.755781°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Armenian |
| Completed | 10th century |
It was built by Vahram Pahlavouni.[1]
Gallery
General view
Katoghike (Surb Stephanos)
Backside view
Surb Petros, adjacent to the main church.
Surb Astvatsatsin (Mother of God)
Decoration at the Katoghike's altar.
Marmashen Monastery
Marmashen Monastery, view from above
