⛪ Tatev Monastery
Armenia
About This Sacred Site
Tatev Monastery is a 9th-century Armenian Apostolic Church monastery perched on the edge of a deep gorge in southeastern Armenia. The monastery was a major center of learning in the medieval period, housing one of the most important Armenian universities with up to 600 students. It features the unique Gavazan, a swaying stone pillar that could detect earthquakes. Since 2010, the monastery is accessible via the Wings of Tatev, the world's longest non-stop double-track aerial tramway at 5.7 kilometers.
Key Facts
- •Perched on the edge of a deep gorge in southeastern Armenia
- •Housed a medieval university with up to 600 students
- •Features the Gavazan, a unique swaying earthquake-detecting pillar
- •Accessible via the world's longest aerial tramway (5.7 km)
- •The monastery complex dates primarily to the 9th-13th centuries
Location
Coordinates: 39.3797, 46.2483
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