Faith / Monastery
Remains of the Monastery of Miracles (Ardzge Sgançelagorts)
Adilcevaz, Bitlis
An Armenian monastery on a rocky outcrop west of Kef Castle, with its church and jamatun partly standing, remembered for relics believed to heal.
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Its story
The monastery, at an elevation of about 2,100 meters on the southwestern foothills of Mount Süphan, is believed to date back to the 8th century, and its existence is documented from the 9th century onward. It takes its name from holy relics believed to heal. It is known to have fallen into ruin in the 13th century and, after being repaired in later centuries, to have become a center where manuscripts were produced. The church standing today was most likely rebuilt after the earthquake of 1648; it stands out with its domed, closed cross plan with two freestanding columns and the square-plan jamatun (narthex hall) to its west. The courtyard and side buildings were largely destroyed after the looting and destruction of 1895. An important trace of the Armenian architectural heritage of the Lake Van basin, it can be seen with a respectful visit on the same trip as Kef Castle.
Key facts
- Period
- 8th–17th century (present church 17th century)
- Getting there
- North of Adilcevaz, near Kef Castle, dirt road and footpath
- Visit duration
- 30–45 minutes
Trip purpose
- Seasonal
- Photography
- Hiking
Location
38.83067, 42.71208
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mucizeler_Manast%C4%B1r%C4%B1 | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kef_Kalesi | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6898394