Saghmosavank Monastery

The Saghmosavank Monastery () is a 13th-century Armenian monastic complex located in the village of Saghmosavan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Like the Hovhannavank Monastery which is five kilometers north, Saghmosavank is situated atop the precipitous gorge carved by the Kasagh river. Their silhouettes dominate the adjacent villages and rise sharp against the background of the mountains crowned by Mount Aragats.Architectural Ensembles of Armenia"O. Khalpakhchian, published in Moscow by Iskusstvo Publishers in 1980.
The main temples of the monasteries erected by Prince Vache Vachutyan - the Church of Zion in Saghmosavank (1215) and the Church of Karapet in Hovhannavank (1216-1221) belong to the same type of cross-winged domed structure with two-floor annexes in all the corners of the building. Subcupola space predominates in the interiors of both churches, which is reflected in the exterior shapes of these structures.
== Gallery ==
Image:Map of Saghmosavankgif.gif|Location of Saghmosavank
Image:Saghmosavank, gavit.jpg|Portal leading into the gavit.
Image:Saghmosavank Monastery.jpg|View from another angle
== References ==
== See also ==
* Hovhannavank
== External links ==
*Saghmosavank Monastery at Armenica.org
*Saghmosavank Monastery at Armeniapedia
Category:Oriental Orthodox congregations established in the 13th century
Category:Christian monasteries in Armenia
Category:Christian monasteries established in the 13th century
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