Sanahin Monastery — Lori Bridge Sister

Why it mattersKey Armenian Bagratid (Kurikyan Lori kingdom) 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

966 Surb Astvatsatsin; 1181 gavit

Period

Bagratid (966 Surb Astvatsatsin 928–944 Blessing; 1063 library; 1181 gavit Kariannik)

Culture

Armenian Bagratid (Kurikyan Lori kingdom)

Purpose

Sanahin brother monastery to Haghpat (1035 bridge of Sanahin links 20 m span single arch 1072) — scriptorium and academy of 300 monks with library 1063

Rediscovered

Modern excavation 1892

Excavation

Partially excavated

1. 966 Surb Astvatsatsin; 1181 gavit

   Initial construction / first occupation at Sanahin Monastery — Lori Bridge Sister

2. c. 800 CE major extension

   Major expansion / refurbishment at Sanahin Monastery — Lori Bridge Sister

• Sanahin Monastery — Lori Bridge Sister — Principal Temple

  temple

  temple at Sanahin Monastery — Lori Bridge Sister — hydraulic feature

  41.0872° N · 44.6674° E

• Sanahin Monastery — Lori Bridge Sister — Northern Altar

  altar

  altar at Sanahin Monastery — Lori Bridge Sister — subsidiary complex

  41.0889° N · 44.6668° E

• Sanahin Monastery — Lori Bridge Sister — Southern Shrine

  shrine

  shrine at Sanahin Monastery — Lori Bridge Sister — primary structure

  41.0869° N · 44.6643° E