Karmravank (Armenian: Կարմրավանք, meaning Red Monastery) is an abandoned 10th century Armenian monastery in the Vaspurakan province of historic Armenia (now in the Van Province of Turkey). It was founded by King Gagik I (908–943) of the Artsruni dynasty. It is located 12 kilometers west-northwest of Akdamar Island.

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

See also

  • Narekavank, a nearby 10th century Armenian monastery also founded by King Gagik

Sources

  • Gureghian, Jean V. (29 October 2020). (in French). Editions L'Harmattan. ISBN 978-2-14-016207-7.

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