Noravank

Famous medieval monastic complex Noravank

Noravank is located in Historical Armenia’s Syunik region’s Vayoc dzor province (now Vayoc dzor region). In the history of Armenia the political role of this province reached its pinnacle especially in 13-14th centuries. In Syunik during the reign of Orbelyans architecture, art and science flourished. Famous medieval centers were formed, which are significant not only for that historical period but for the whole history of Armenia. Especially new churches, monasteries were founded in Noravanq, among which the most significant one is Noravank.

It is suggested that Noravanq was constructed on the place of what used to be a medieval convent. When in 1211 Armenian-Georgian united army liberated Vayoc dzor, Vayoc dzor province and Noravanq were given to the authority of Orbelyans. The year of Noravanq’s foundation is 1221.

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