Ptghnavank
Ptghnavank (Armenian: Պտղնավանք) or Ptghni temple (Armenian:Պտղնի Վանք) is located in the village of Ptghni in the Kotayk Province of Armenia.
| Ptghnavank Պտղնավանք | |
|---|---|
 Front façade of Ptghnavank. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Armenian Apostolic Church |
| Location | |
| Location | Ptghni, Kotayk Province,  Armenia |
  Shown within Armenia | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40.2567°N 44.5850°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Domed single-nave church |
| Style | Armenian |
| Completed | 6th or 7th century |
| Dome(s) | 1 (collapsed) |
Architecture
Plan of Ptghnavank.
The temple is a domed single-nave basilica type completed in the 6th or 7th century. Presently, the only surviving parts of the temple are most of the north wall, part of the south wall with one of the four impost arches of the dome, and some traces of the vaulting. The cupola and ceiling vaults, drum, and dome have since collapsed.
The church is noteworthy for its relief sculpture. Around the window casings, vegetal and geometric patterns may be found. Some restoration work had been done to the church in 1940.
Gallery
Rear walls of the temple.
Another angle.
Ptghnavank monastery, general view
Ptghnavank monastery, south side
Ptghnavank monastery, arch
Ptghnavank monastery, arch
Ptghnavank monastery, arch
Ptghnavank monastery
Ptghnavank monastery, decor
Ptghnavank monastery, decor
Ptghnavank monastery, decor
References
- Kiesling, Brady (2005), Rediscovering Armenia: Guide, Yerevan, Armenia: Matit Graphic Design Studio
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