Yeri (Upper) Vank Church :: ARTSAKH HISTORICAL MONUMENTS

Yeri (Upper) Vank Church 16 — 17 cc․

Azerbaijan / Northern Artsakh / Khanlar / Martunashen

Architectural Description

The church represents a uni-nave vaulted building extending east-westward, with its only entrance opening from its southern facade. Its vault, lying below a gable roof, is inwardly supported by two pairs of arches. It has 3 extremely narrow windows which impart darkness to the interior of the sanctuary. The font is preserved in its traditional place, i.e. in the northern wall. The walls of the monument bear many fragments of medieval khachkars some of which are inscribed.

Karapetian, Samvel. Northern Artsakh, Yerevan, 2007, p. 418.

Historical Introduction
16 — 17 cc․

The composition and building peculiarities of the church of Yeri Vank suggest that it was built between the 16th and 17th centuries.

Karapetian, Samvel. Northern Artsakh, Yerevan, 2007, p. 418.

Type Photo
View Exterior
Author Samvel Karapetyan
Source Black-and-white negative
Date 1980 — 1982 yy․

The entrance of the church of Yeri Vank opening from its southern facade

Type Photo
View Interior
Author Samvel Karapetyan
Source Black-and-white negative
Date 1980 — 1982 yy․

Type Photo
View Exterior
Author Samvel Karapetyan
Source Colour Negative
Date 1980 — 1982 yy․

Type Photo
View Exterior
Direction From the south
Author Hovhannes Zakarian
Source Colour Negative

Type Measurement
View Exterior
Author Samvel Karapetyan
Source Sketch

The plan of the church of Yeri Vank