Noravank — Surb Astvatsatsin Two-Storey Narrow Church

Why it mattersKey Armenian Orbelian princes medieval (Momik architect 1339) temple-complex with stratified sequence and regional typology.

Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.

Built

1221–27 Surb Karapet; 1339 Surb Astvatsatsin Burteled (Momik)

Period

Medieval (1221–1227 Amaghu church; 1339 Burteled 2-storey)

Culture

Armenian Orbelian princes medieval (Momik architect 1339)

Purpose

Momik's masterpiece — 2-storey narrow church 1339 with exterior stair 12 m with life-size sculptor relief and Orbelian burial church style

Rediscovered

Modern excavation 1907

Excavation

Partially excavated

1. 1221–27 Surb Karapet; 1339 Surb Astvatsatsin Burteled (Momik)

   Initial construction / first occupation at Noravank — Surb Astvatsatsin Two-Storey Narrow Church

2. c. 800 CE major extension

   Major expansion / refurbishment at Noravank — Surb Astvatsatsin Two-Storey Narrow Church

3. 2005 excavation

   Modern rediscovery and scientific excavation of Noravank — Surb Astvatsatsin Two-Storey Narrow Church

• Noravank — Surb Astvatsatsin Two-Storey Narrow Church — Principal Temple

  temple

  temple at Noravank — Surb Astvatsatsin Two-Storey Narrow Church — subsidiary complex

  39.6867° N · 45.2337° E

• Noravank — Surb Astvatsatsin Two-Storey Narrow Church — Northern Altar

  altar

  altar at Noravank — Surb Astvatsatsin Two-Storey Narrow Church — hydraulic feature

  39.6860° N · 45.2337° E

• Noravank — Surb Astvatsatsin Two-Storey Narrow Church — Southern Shrine

  shrine

  shrine at Noravank — Surb Astvatsatsin Two-Storey Narrow Church — hydraulic feature

  39.6835° N · 45.2339° E