Makenis () is a village in the
Vardenis Municipality
Gegharkunik (, ) is a province ('' marz'') of Armenia. Its capital and largest city is Gavar. Gegharkunik is inhabited by approximately 209,669 people and the majority are ethnic Armenians.
Gegharkunik Province is located at the eastern part o ...
of the
Gegharkunik Province
Gegharkunik (, ) is a provinces of Armenia, province (''Administrative divisions of Armenia, marz'') of Armenia. Its capital and largest city is Gavar. Gegharkunik is inhabited by approximately 209,669 people and the majority are ethnic Armenian ...
of
Armenia
Armenia, officially the Republic of Armenia, is a landlocked country in the Armenian Highlands of West Asia. It is a part of the Caucasus region and is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia (country), Georgia to the north and Azerbaijan to ...
.
History
The
Makenyats Vank monastery in the village was a major cultural and educational center of medieval Gegharkunik, with structures dating from the 9th to 13th centuries.
Gallery
Makenyats Vank, Makenis, Gegharkunik Province 02.jpg, Makenyats Vank
MAQENYATS MONASTERY Վանական համալիր. Մաքենյաց վանք 33.JPG, River near Makenyats Vank
Makenyats Vank, Makenis, Gegharkunik Province 05.jpg, Khachkars around Makenyats Vank
The dome of Makenyats Monastery.jpg, The dome of Makenyats Vank
References
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Populated places in Gegharkunik Province
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