St. Astvatsatsin Monastery (Norashen)
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| St. Astvatsatsin Monastery | |
|---|---|
Սուրբ Աստվածածին վանք | |
 St. Astvatsatsin Monastery | |
| Location | Göydərə |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Denomination | Armenian Apostolic Church |
| History | |
| Status | Destroyed |
| Founded | 951 |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Basilica |
| Demolished | 1997–2001 |
St. Astvatsatsin Monastery was an Armenian monastery in Goydere (formerly Norashen) village (Julfa District) of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan.[1] The monastery was located in the northwestern district of the village.[1][2]
The monastery was founded 951 and renovated in the 17th century.[3]