Karmravank Explained

Building Name:Karmravank
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Map Type:Turkey
Map Size:300
Location:southern shore of Lake Van
Geo:38.3723°N 42.9043°W
Religious Affiliation:Armenian Apostolic Church
Functional Status:abandoned
Architecture:yes
Architecture Style:Armenian
Groundbreaking:tenth century

Karmravank (hy|Կարմրավանք, meaning Red Monastery) is an abandoned 10th century Armenian monastery in the Vaspurakan province of historic Armenia (now in the Van Province of Turkey). It was founded by King Gagik I (908–943) of the Artsruni dynasty. It is located 12 kilometers west-northwest of Akdamar Island.

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