| Tatev Monastery | |
|---|---|
Տաթևի վանք | |
 The Tatev Monastery complex and its fortifications | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Armenian Apostolic Church |
| Location | |
| Location | Tatev, Syunik Province, Armenia |
  Shown within Armenia  Tatev Monastery (Syunik Province) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 39°22′46″N 46°15′00″E / 39.379367°N 46.250031°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Armenian |
| Groundbreaking | 8th century |
The Tatev Monastery (Armenian: Տաթևի վանք, romanized: Tat'evi vank') is a 9th-century Armenian Apostolic Christian monastery located on a large basalt plateau near the village of Tatev in the Syunik Province in southeastern Armenia. The term "Tatev" usually refers to the monastery. The monastic ensemble stands on the edge of a deep gorge of the Vorotan River. Tatev is known as the bishopric seat of Syunik and played a significant role in the history of the region as a center of economic, political, spiritual and cultural activity.
The Monastery of Tatev has been described as one of the two best-known monasteries in Armenia, along with Noravank in the province of Vayots Dzor.[1]
In the 14th and 15th centuries, the monastery hosted one of the most important Armenian medieval universities, the University of Tatev, which contributed to the advancement of science, religion and philosophy, reproduction of books and development of miniature painting. Scholars of the Tatev University contributed to the preservation of Armenian culture and creed during one of its most turbulent periods in its history.
The restoration of the monastery, re-establishing its educational legacy and reviving monastic life at Tatev is one of the main goals of Tatev Revival Program, a part of which is the Wings of Tatev aerial tramway,[2] a cableway from Tatev to the village of Halidzor, which was opened in October 2010.[3][4] It was included in the Guinness World Records as world's "longest non-stop double track cable car."[5]
- ^ Holding, Nicholas (2019). Armenia with Nagorno Karabagh (5th ed.). Chalfont St. Peter, Bucks: Bradt Travel Guides. p. 319. ISBN 978-1784770792.
- ^ Division, Hex. "Tatev Revival". IDeA. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
- ^ "World's longest cable car line opens in Armenia". Agence France-Presse. 16 October 2010. Archived from the original on October 19, 2010. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- ^ "Armenia Launches World's Longest [http://www.tatever.am/en/wings-of-tatev-aerial-roadway Aerial Tramway]". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 17 October 2010. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
{{cite news}}: External link in|title= - ^ "Longest non-stop double track cable car". Guinness World Records. 16 October 2010. Retrieved 23 August 2011.