Samsonavank Monastery

Samsonavank Monastery (Armenian: Սամսոնավանք) is a 12th–13th century monastery easiest reached via Yenokavan in the Tavush Province of northern Armenia. It is a small monastic complex that is located in a forested area along the slopes of a mountain approximately 6 km to the south of Deghdznuti Vank of the 13th century and not far from the medieval fort of Berdakar.

Samsonavank Monastery
Սամսոնավանք
Religion
Affiliation	Armenian Apostolic Church
Location
Location	Tavush Province,  Armenia
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Geographic coordinates	40.9747°N 45.0364°E / 40.9747; 45.0364
Architecture
Style	Armenian
Completed	12th-13th centuries
Dome(s)	1 intact on one of the churches.

Complex

The site consists of a small domed 12th- or 13th-century church, a shrine, and another small church. Finished stones used in the construction of Samsoni Vank have eroded due to rain.

References

• Kiesling, Brady (2005), Rediscovering Armenia: Guide, Yerevan, Armenia: Matit Graphic Design Studio

External links

• Armeniapedia.org: Samsoni Vank