NEWLY DISCOVERED EPITAPHS FROM SANAHIN

Abstract

The archaeological studies  and  excavations of the monuments, located on the south-eastern side of  the famous  Sanahin monastery complex, (the complex is situated in administrative region of Alaverdi community, in Lori region of the RA) are part of a huge project sponsord by the American Embassy in Armenia. The Project is directed to the restoration of St. Jacob church, St. Harutyun chapel,  the cross-stone of Grigor Tutervordi and conservation jobs (the orderer is “Armenian Association of Architects of Historic Monuments”).

St. Jacob and St. Harutyun churches are located out of the fenced area of the complex, approximately 70-100 m south-east from the main complex. A great  number of pottery ,dated from 11-13^th c., were founded during the excavations, the most notable of which are ornamanted bricks.