The Monastery of Sanahin Photo

Photographer’s Note

Tutta l’Armenia è contraddistinta dalla presenza di antichi monastery cristiani.
Il Monastero di Sanahin è situato sul pendio della montagna boscosa Mt. Tchantinler sopra il villaggio di Sanahin, nella regione di Alaverdi, Repubblica di Armenia (ca. coord. 41-42 / 44-02). Il monastero è anche 2 km a sud-est della città di Alaverdi. Il più antico riferimento al monastero sono stati trovati nei primi mesi del 10 ° secolo e si riferiscono armeno manoscritti che il monastero è stato costruito sulle rovine di un 4o o 5o secolo chiesa. Il complesso si compone di diversi edifici che risalgono a periodi diversi: la più grande chiesa di S. Amenaprkitch (Santo Redentore), il più piccolo, adiacente chiesa di S. Astvatsatsin e la sua gavit, la cappella rotonda di S. Gregorio, una accademia, una campana torre e una biblioteca. L'invasione da parte della mongoli nel 1235 è citata come una delle cause per il calo generale della vita monastica e la successiva decadenza del monastero stesso. Fu durante questa e ad altre invasioni che gran parte del monastero è stato distrutto, comprese le abitazioni dei monaci, la chiesa di S. Giacomo, del 10 ° secolo il gavit, un caravanserraglio e la Tomba del Kiurikian.
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Throughout Armenia is characterized by the presence of ancient Christian monasteries.
The Monastery of Sanahin is situated on the wooded mountain slope of Mt. Tchantinler above the village of Sanahin, in the region of Alaverdi, Republic of Armenia (approx. coord. 41-42 / 44-02). The monastery is also 2 km southeast of the town of Alaverdi. The oldest references to the monastery were found in early 10th century Armenian manuscripts and relate that the monastery was constructed over the ruins of a 4th or 5th century church. The complex consists of several buildings which date from different periods: the larger church of S.Amenaprkitch (Holy Redeemer), the smaller, adjacent church of S.Astvatsatsin and its gavit, the round chapel of S.Gregory, an academy, a bell tower and a library.An invasion by the Mongolians in 1235 is cited as a cause for the general decline of monastic life and the subsequent decay of the monastery itself. It was during this and other invasions that much of the monastery was destroyed, including the living quarters of the monks, the church of S. James, a 10th century gavit, a caravanserai and the Tomb of the Kiurikian.

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Guenther (6649) 2009-05-06 10:21

Ciao Andrea,

vedo che hai fatto un grande viaggio... ottima composizione con bei colori, interessante la vecchia chiesa coperta di arbusti, molto interessante anche la nota.

Buona serata
Günther

dta (4432) 2009-05-06 10:22

Ciao Andrea ,
What a wonderful composition , for this outstanding old building ! what a pitty it is in this state . Nice colors , too .
Regards

Fransx (1453) 2009-05-06 10:23

Hello Andrea,
This seems a painting which I would like to have on my walls!
An amazing scene adorned with the beauty of nature!
A wonderful old monastery, well focused and lighted, with grass growing anywhere.
Fine photography!
Regards.

Francis Xavier

emilbo (9149) 2009-05-06 10:23

Allô Andrea!
Vraiment magnifique ce vieux monastère bien présenté avec un bel éclairage qui le met bien en valeur. J'aime bien la mousse sur les toits et l'arbre jaune à droite qui nous montre que le printemps se montre le bout du nez. Bon rendu des couleurs et excellente note historique.
Tous mes compliments,
Emilius

Greg1949 (8507) 2009-05-06 10:33

Andrea, this is an AWESOME shot, the colors and textures work really well together and the composition you have make is beautiful. This is one of those shots that even if you don't know the story you know that ther is a great one associated with this church. Great capture.

greg

janusz2054 (705) 2009-05-06 10:35

Ciao Andrea
Beautiful place.
Fantastic historical architecture. Nice colours.Well done.
Janusz

dmarizz (2322) 2009-05-06 10:49

Ciao Andrea,
bella foto di viaggio con una nota interessante almeno quanto l'immagine. Grazie della condivisione, Dario.

Buin (36932) 2009-05-06 11:07

Hallo Andrea!
What a wonderful and atmospheric place! Your photo really is fascinating - also because of its excellent quality. In combination with your informative note a contribution truly in terms of TrekEarth!
Greetings from Germany!
Frank

PixelTerror (86032) 2009-05-06 11:46

Ciao Andrea,
A country we do not see often but that has nice heritage buildings as we can see here, nice image with a feeling of remote exotism.
Have a nice day JY

Clementi (42957) 2009-05-06 12:10

Ciao Andrea,
chissa se hanno infiltrazioni con tutti gli arbusti che sono sul tetto, a parte questo foto molto piacevole di un posto meraviglioso.
Giorgio

francio64 (10464) 2009-05-06 12:46

Ciao Andrea,
ecco dov'eri finito. Ammazza che posto! Adoro questi siti.
Sono i miei preferiti e per fare foto, li trovo spettacolari.

L'immagine è eccellente, come del resto la maggior parte delle tue foto.

Ottima la gestione delle luci e delle ombre!

Complimenti!
Francesco

wolf38 (12525) 2009-05-06 13:48

Hello Andrea. Excellent. A wonderful picture. Compliment. Best regards, Wolfgang.

Fis2 (45250) 2009-05-06 14:06

Czesc Andrea!
Beautiful monaster.
Wonderful place and landscape.
I like the colors and light.
Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

emka (21143) 2009-05-06 16:08

Hi Andrea, So you went to Armenia, it is so interesting! Is it safe to go there? Have you gone with organized group, or you prepared it by yourself? I have heard that it is very interesting there and in georgia. well, in Giorgia it is rather dangerous now. Very beautiful photo. This church looks very old. I like the bushes on the roof! good colours and very nice composition. Thanks for sharing, there is not so many photos from this part of the world.
Regards

Malgorzata

danos (31740) 2009-05-06 19:21

Ciao Andrea,
a very nice scene from Armenia and specific from this beautiful old monastery,that looks like to be a little bit abandon.I like the colours of the scene as the brilliant light too.Informative your note too.Well done.

Regards,Danos

brandstaetter (13724) 2009-05-06 21:32

Ciao Andrea,
un bel posto veramente, e´ triste vedere che la natura vince in questo caso. Grazie anche per la nota informativa.
Ciao, complimenti, Christian

syrus_persia (2116) 2009-05-06 22:38

Salam andrea
another perfect shot with extraordinary quality in details and colors.

Very well done!

cyrus

ellelloo (4658) 2009-05-07 1:53

Ciao Andrea,
What a beautiful view and an excellent high quality photo! A good composition and great depth and clarity. Beautiful light and colours. Thanks for your very good note too.
Saluti,
Lasse

npecanhuk (13101) 2009-05-07 6:19

Ciao Andrea!
This photograph is truly magnificent!
Every single detail in it, in my humble opinion, is placed so perfectly in the image! In adittion to that, sharpness, exposure, depth of field, colors, pov and composition are all outstanding features... I cannot see even a tiny flaw checking out all over the image! The ancient building looks fantastic surrounded by all those tones of green and different types of plants! The mountains in the background and the sky concludes the good work!
I really like it! It's pleasant and wonderful!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

vincz (19039) 2009-05-07 7:12

Beautiful catch of this charming church. I saw it before in pictures but not with a so nice light and green trees around.

brano14 (1848) 2009-05-07 9:51

Hello Andrea,
Very well presented with a great photo and good story. Good POV, great colors and clarity.Completed with a very nice frame.
Thanks!
Brano

archimatica (13182) 2009-05-07 14:23

Però, che bel viaggio hai fatto!
Bella documentazione, interessantissima la visione di questo luogo così ricco di storia.
Complimenti
Renzo

verje (318) 2009-05-12 14:27

Hello Andrea,
What a beautiful picture of this venerable church. Doubtlessly, you were there in the best season - spring !
Looking forward to more pictures from your Armenia trip.
Best regards
Jelle