Marmashen Monastery, Armenia
The splendid Marmashen Monastery is located on the left bank of the Akhuryan River, nearly 2 km away from Marmashen village, Shirak region. The construction of this monastery began in 988 and lasted till 1029. Prince Vahram Pahlavuni is credited for building Marmashen churches. This information is known from the inscription left on the walls of the church. It was preserved till today.
It is said that the name is the modified version of “Mariamashen.” Another village that is situated very close to the monastery is called Vahramaberd, probably in the honor of Prince Vahram Pahlavuni. This is why it is often assumed that Marmashen used to be the official residence of the prince.
Marmashen Monastery is considered to be one of the best architectural examples of the reign of Bagratuni dynasty. It has served as one of the most important spiritual centers of medieval Armenia and is of great architectural value.
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