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| building_name = Ptghnavank <br/> Պտղնավանք
| building_name = Ptghnavank
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| image = Ptghavank1.JPG
| image = File:Ptghnavank aerial 2024.5.jpg
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| caption = An aerial view of Ptghnavank.
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| caption = Front façade of Ptghnavank.
| map_type = Armenia
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| location = [[Ptghni]], [[Kotayk Province]], <br/>{{flag|Armenia}}
| location = [[Ptghni]], [[Kotayk Province]], Armenia
| coordinates = {{coord|40.2567|44.5850|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|40.2567|44.5850|display=inline,title}}
| religious_affiliation = [[Armenian Apostolic Church]]
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'''Ptghnavank''' ([[Armenian language|Armenian]]: Պտղնավանք) or '''Ptghni Church''' ([[Armenian language|Armenian]]:Պտղնի Եկեղեցի) is located in the village of [[Ptghni]] in the [[Kotayk Province]] of [[Armenia]].
'''Ptghnavank''' ({{langx|hy|Պտղնավանք}}) or '''Ptghni church''' (Պտղնիի տաճար) is located in the village of [[Ptghni]] in the [[Kotayk Province]] of [[Armenia]].


== Architecture ==
== Architecture ==
[[File:Ptxavanq plan.jpg|thumb|200px|Plan of Ptghnavank.]]
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The church is a domed single-[[nave]] [[basilica]] type completed in the 6th or 7th century. Presently, the only surviving parts of the church are most of the north wall, part of the south wall with one of the four impost [[arch|arches]] of the [[dome]], and some traces of the vaulting. The [[cupola]] and ceiling [[vault (architecture)|vaults]], [[tholobate|drum]], and dome have since collapsed.

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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 [[arch|arches]] of the [[dome]], and some traces of the vaulting. The [[cupola]] and ceiling [[vault (architecture)|vaults]], [[tholobate|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.
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.
Some restoration work had been done to the church in 1940.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Ptghavank2.JPG|Rear walls of the church.
Image:Ptghavank2.JPG|Rear walls of the temple.
Image:Ptghavank3.JPG|Another angle.
Image:Ptghavank3.JPG|Another angle.
File:Ptghnavank monastery1.JPG|Ptghnavank monastery, general view
File:Ptghnavank monastery1.JPG|Ptghnavank monastery, general view
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* [http://www.armeniapedia.org/index.php?title=Ptghni_Church Armeniapedia.org: Ptghavank]
* [http://www.armeniapedia.org/index.php?title=Ptghni_Church Armeniapedia.org: Ptghavank]
* [http://www.armenica.org/cgi-bin/armenica.cgi?271565318646938=2=ba=1====baz0029===/ Armenica.org: Ptghni Church]
* [http://www.armenica.org/cgi-bin/armenica.cgi?271565318646938=2=ba=1====baz0029===/ Armenica.org: Ptghni Church]



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[[Category:Christian monasteries in Armenia]]
[[Category:Christian monasteries in Armenia]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Kotayk Province]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Kotayk Province]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Kotayk Province]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Kotayk Province]]

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Latest revision as of 00:00, 19 October 2024

Ptghnavank
An aerial view of Ptghnavank.
Religion
AffiliationArmenian Apostolic Church
Location
LocationPtghni, Kotayk Province, Armenia
Ptghnavank is located in Armenia
Ptghnavank
Shown within Armenia
Geographic coordinates40°15′24″N 44°35′06″E / 40.2567°N 44.5850°E / 40.2567; 44.5850
Architecture
TypeDomed single-nave church
StyleArmenian
Completed6th or 7th century
Dome(s)1 (collapsed)

Ptghnavank (Armenian: Պտղնավանք) or Ptghni church (Պտղնիի տաճար) is located in the village of Ptghni in the Kotayk Province of Armenia.

Architecture

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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.

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  • Rear walls of the temple.
    Rear walls of the temple.
  • Another angle.
    Another angle.
  • Ptghnavank monastery, general view
    Ptghnavank monastery, general view
  • Ptghnavank monastery, south side
    Ptghnavank monastery, south side
  • Ptghnavank monastery, arch
    Ptghnavank monastery, arch
  • Ptghnavank monastery, arch
    Ptghnavank monastery, arch
  • Ptghnavank monastery, arch
    Ptghnavank monastery, arch
  • Ptghnavank monastery
    Ptghnavank monastery
  • Ptghnavank monastery, decor
    Ptghnavank monastery, decor
  • Ptghnavank monastery, decor
    Ptghnavank monastery, decor
  • Ptghnavank monastery, decor
    Ptghnavank monastery, decor

References

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  • Kiesling, Brady (2005), Rediscovering Armenia: Guide, Yerevan, Armenia: Matit Graphic Design Studio
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