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Report 05-2021 Tatev Monastery, Armenia Tatev Monastery in Armenia The Tatev Monastery is perched atop a large basalt plateau cut into gorge by the Vorotan River in Armenia. The word "tatev" is generally used to refer to the monastery. To ascend the plateau and reach the monastery, you need to cross the natural land bridge named as the Satan's Bridge. Before climbing the gorge, visitors love to plunge into the spring- fed pools located around the bridge. The view of the monastery during sunlight is awesome. In case incense is burning in the monastery, watch out for the light falling in through the windows making the sunbeams appear stunning. Tatev is regarded as the diocese seat of Syunik. In the ancient era, the Armenian priests and scientists observed the sky and the space from this place. Thus, it also served as an astronomical center. This ancient monastery has several parts including kitchen, bakery, stable, etc. The monastery features narrow passages, holes in rooms, windows, and rock stairways. It is said that some of the holes were used to store wine. Most of the rooms in the monastery are empty. The walls and the doors are decorated with carvings of common wildlife in the area, such as snakes, lizards, etc. The huge fortifications are an evidence of the defensiveness of this monastery. The Monastery of Tatev is built with sturdy stones, placed in such a fashion, so as to make it resistant to the earthquakes. Thus, several parts of the monastery, including the column, survived numerous earthquakes. Towards the southwest of the mountain, there is a place where the name of the chief pagan Armenian god, Aramazd has been inscribed. According to the legends, just before the dawn of the Christian era, Pagan temples were constructed on this plateau. On your tour of the monastery, you would see that the valley underneath has Tatev Monastery's former university overgrown with weeds. There are some picnicking areas nearby. Some interesting places to visit near the monastery are Mount Aragats, Matenadaran, Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Khor Virap, Geghard, and Zvartnots Cathedral. Tatev Monastery Map Facts About Tatev Monastery The Tatev Monastery was built in the 9th century. It was one of the largest monasteries with over 1,000 monks. The Column of Gavazan, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, was erected in 906. Where is Tatev Monastery, Armenia ? Located in Southern Armenia near the village of ancient Syunik, the Tatev Monastery can be reached within 40 minutes from the Nakhchivan International Airport by car. You must not miss to visit the monastery via Wings of Tatev – the world's longest aerial tramway. The ropeway takes you to the monastery within 12 minutes. Best time to visit Tatev Monastery, Armenia The months of June through September are the best time to visit the Tatev Monastery in Armenia, as there is very less rainfall during these months. More on Tatev Monastery, Armenia Is the Tatev Monastery a World Heritage Site? The Tatev Monastery has been submitted in the tentative list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, along with the Monastery of Tatevi Anapat and the neighboring areas of the Vorotan Valley. Are there any hotels near the monastery? No, there are no hotels nearby. You would find accommodation in Goris, about 15 km away from the monastery. SB20150812 mapsofworld.com provides Interesting Information about Tourist Destinations from across the world. Visit : http://www.mapsofworld.com.
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