Environs around Armenia's Noravank Monastery

Illustration

James Blake Wiener
by
published on 22 March 2018
Send to Google Classroom:
Environs around Armenia's Noravank Monastery

Noravank Monastery dates from the 13th-century CE, and it is located near the town of Yeghegnadzor, Armenia within a gorge caused by the Amaghu River. The gorge is well-known for its brick-red cliffs, which lie directly across from the monastery. The gorge helped Noravank Monastery protect itself from foreign invaders, including the Mongols and Turks.

Remove Ads

Advertisement

About the Author

James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

Cite This Work

APA Style

Wiener, J. B. (2018, March 22). Environs around Armenia's Noravank Monastery. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8434/environs-around-armenias-noravank-monastery/

Chicago Style

Wiener, James Blake. "Environs around Armenia's Noravank Monastery." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 22, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8434/environs-around-armenias-noravank-monastery/.

MLA Style

Wiener, James Blake. "Environs around Armenia's Noravank Monastery." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 22 Mar 2018. Web. 22 Oct 2021.