Tsaghats Kar Monastery

Tsaghats Kar Monastery
Tsaghats Kar Monastery
Religion
Affiliation	Armenian Apostolic Church
Location
Location	Between the villages of Yeghegis and Horbategh, Vayots Dzor Province,  Armenia
Shown within Armenia
Geographic coordinates	39°53′42″N 45°21′25″E / 39.8950°N 45.3569°E / 39.8950; 45.3569Coordinates: 39°53′42″N 45°21′25″E / 39.8950°N 45.3569°E / 39.8950; 45.3569
Architecture
Style	Armenian
Completed	10th century Saint Hovhannes church c. 989 Saint Karapet church 10th century
Dome(s)	1 still standing

Tsaghats Kar Monastery (Armenian: Ցաղաց քար Վանք) is a monastic complex located along the mountain foothills overlooking the , between the villages of Yeghegis (6 km northeast) and Horbategh in the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia. The monastery is located within walking distance of the fortress of Smbataberd.

There are two groups of structures at the site that are separated by a distance of 200 meters (656 feet). The grouping to the west, now half-ruined, was constructed of rough-hewn basalt.

Within the complex of Tsaghats Kar is Surb Hovhannes church built in 989, Surb Karapet church of the 10th century, and many other structures that are in ruins. Saint Karapet is a cupola hall type structure, with a sacristy in each of the four corners. Numerous khachkars may be seen around the monastery as well.

There is a pipe-spring on the right a little after passing the river.

Gallery[]

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  Another view of the complex prior to reconstruction.

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References[]

Bibliography[]

• Brady Kiesling, Rediscovering Armenia, p. 93, 94; original archived at Archive.org, and current version online on Armeniapedia.org.
• Kiesling, Brady (2005), Rediscovering Armenia: Guide, Yerevan, Armenia: Matit Graphic Design Studio

External links[]

• Armcamping.com: Tsaghats Kar Monastery (Article written in Armenian)
• Armeniapedia.org: Tsaghats Kar Monastery

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