Makenis

Makenis (Armenian: Մաքենիս, also Romanized as Mak’enis and Maqenis) is a town in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. The Makenyats Vank in the town was a major cultural and educational center of medieval Gegharkunik, with structures dating from the 9th to 13th centuries.[1]

Makenis
Մաքենիս
The village of Makenis overlooking the gorge, as seen from Makenyats Vank.
Makenis
Մաքենիս
Coordinates: 40°07′26″N 45°36′39″E
CountryArmenia
Marz (Province)Gegharkunik
Population
 (2001)
  Total511
Time zoneUTC+4 ( )
  Summer (DST)UTC+5 ( )

See also

References

  1. Kiesling, Brady; Kojian, Raffi (2005). Rediscovering Armenia: Guide (2nd ed.). Yerevan: Matit Graphic Design Studio. p. 81. ISBN 99941-0-121-8.
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