Samsonavank Monastery (
Armenian
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: Սամսոնավանք) is a 12th–13th century monastery easiest reached via
Yenokavan
Yenokavan ( hy, Ենոքավան) is a village and summer resort in the Ijevan Municipality of the Tavush Province of Armenia
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in the
Tavush Province
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of northern
Armenia
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. 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.
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
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due to rain.
References
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External links
Armeniapedia.org: Samsoni Vank
Armenian Apostolic churches in Armenia
Armenian Apostolic monasteries
Tourist attractions in Tavush Province
Buildings and structures in Tavush Province
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