The Monastery of Tatev is a photograph by Alexander Kaginyan which was uploaded on May 24th, 2013.
The Monastery of Tatev
The Monastery of Tatev (Armenian: Տաթև) is a 9th century Armenian monastery located on a large basalt plateau near the Tatev village in Syunik... more
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The Monastery of Tatev
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Alexander Kaginyan
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The Monastery of Tatev (Armenian: Տաթև) is a 9th century Armenian monastery located on a large basalt plateau near the Tatev village in Syunik Province in southeastern Armenia. The term "Tatev" usually refers to the monastery. The monastic ensemble stands on the edge of a deep gorge of the Vorotan River. Tatev is known as the bishopric seat of Syunik and played a significant role in the history of the region as a center of economic, political, spiritual and cultural activity. Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatev
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