V - XIII??? AD - Martakert??? Region

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Tatev monastery is situated near the village

MARINE CHURCH
13th century

The church of Saint Mariane, or Marine, at Ashtarak dates from 1281. Rather small in size and simple in architectural conception, it catches the eye with its soaring shapes, particularly the elegance of its drum. Consequentially, it ranks among the edifices whose balance of proportions is characteristic of the architecture of medieval Armenia.  [Paragraph Source: Monuments of Armenia]

Ashtarak (15813 v., "Tower")  From the highway, a left exit before the massive half-finished bridge winds down into Ashtarak, crossing via the lower bridge downstream. Turning right and continuing about 1 km, turn right again just after the main square to reach the Tsiranavor, Spitakavor, and Karmravor S. Astvatsatsin churches, the House Museum of the novelist Perch Proshian, and a view of the old bridge of 1664. S. Mariane church of 1281 is further W. It is marred by an unfinished early 20th c. basilica tacked on. On the right bank of the gorge above the medieval bridge is the new church of S. Sargis on early foundations.  [Paragraph Source: Rediscover Armenia Guide]