Bagnayr Monastery III, a photo from Kars, East Anatolia

Photographer's Note

Another view of the old Bagnayr Monastery just outside the ancient Armenian capital of Ani, a few km to the west. There is a thrasher at left, some hay for cattle under the blue tarpaulin, and some adobe mud bricks at right for keeping the cattle sheltered from the wind during the long, bitter winters in these elevated parts (1,340 m -1,768 m). Some of the adobe bricks were made from dried cow manure, and stacked in neat rows ready to build protective walls. The church dates from 989 AD.

This particular ruined building in the complex is all that remains of the Surp Astuacacin Church. There is some legible Armenian text on the bricks at left. More information and photos here:

http://www.virtualani.org/bagnayr/bagnayr3.jpg

http://www.virtualani.org/bagnayr/index.htm

jemaflor, ikeharel, Fis2, holmertz, pierrefonds, PaulVDV, jhm, PiotrF, Ilonka1974, COSTANTINO, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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ifege (46851) 2021-11-20 22:40

Hi Chris
Not a big amount remaining but what there is looks interesting. Great old stone work.
cheers
Ian

Silvio1953 (220465) 2021-11-20 22:46

Ciao Chris, great view of fascinating ruines, beautiful light, fine details, wonderful colors and splendid sharpness, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jemaflor (146190) 2021-11-20 23:27

Hi Chris,
Interesting ruins, well photographed, perfect sharpness and good result with these vivid colors, tfs.

Fis2 (169609) 2021-11-21 0:46

Witaj Chris!
A very curious place, the ruins are impression.
Good framing, colors and ligt.
I like it.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

holmertz (101890) 2021-11-21 1:12

Hello Chris,
Some details tell us these are the remains of an Armenian religious building. What makes the photo interesting are the signs of present times' agricultural poverty in the foreground. It's a good document of a culture that is more or less forgotten in this area. I like the fine colours and good sharpness and clarity.
Best regards,
Gert

lousat (138541) 2021-11-21 1:46

Hi Chris,new pic from this monastery, very interesting because far by the usual touristic trips, some ruins remains, enough to recognize the style,it's a pity that it's so abandoned. Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

pierrefonds (113492) 2021-11-21 4:46

Bonjour Chris,

Le sujet est bien cadrй. La prise de vue permet de voir les dйtails du monastиre de Bagnayr. La qualitй de la lumiиre embellit les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journйe.

Pierre

PaulVDV (62752) 2021-11-21 5:32

Hello Chris,
Unfortunately, not much remains of this old Armenian church.
Nice location in the green steppes.
Apparently it didn't bother anyone to put quite a bit of crap in front of this historic landmark.
I love the brightness and the strong colours of this photo.
Best regards, Paul

jhm (211734) 2021-11-21 6:10

Hello Chris,

A pity that all the nice buildings are destroyed.
Sharpness and clarity are wonderful to look at.
An excellent composition and good presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice Sunday,
John

ikeharel (112393) 2021-11-21 6:23

Left to decay, Chris.
but I see a good composition that gave a gesture to this humble place.
Have a nice new week,
Ike

emka (157280) 2021-11-21 8:04

hello Chris, Not much left from the church. I wonder how it looks like from the other side. Good document.

Best regards Malgo

Gerrit (62042) 2021-11-21 9:24

Hi Chris,
Unbelievable that a monument like this from more that 1000 years old can be in such a state, thanks for showing this,
Regards,
Gerrit

PiotrF (54246) 2021-11-21 11:06

Hello Chris,
Interesting view of the old Bagnayr Monastery. interesting old architecture. I like good composition, nice colours and good sharpness.
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

Tue (91478) 2021-11-21 11:34

Hello Chris,
A good and very sharp photo of the ruins of this old monastery and the many objects lying around in front of it now. The green and blue background is wonderful.
Lars

Ilonka1974 (10275) 2021-11-21 12:27

Hi Chris,
Fascinating ruins photo. The place looks isolated of the world. You got beautiful colors and perfect sharp.
Best regards
Janusz

kasianowak (17662) 2021-11-22 4:59

Hi Chris
Interesting post showing the remains of the Armenian culture in the region. The blue tarpaulin is a reminder of the present times but also adds splashes of vibrant colour to the ruins.
Best wishes
Kasia

mkamionka (73224) 2021-11-23 7:03

Hi Chris,
very attractive elements are left from the temple. The colors are stunning. A bit pity that they have left there these blue covers but I suppose this is what it was.
Very well captured,
M

mcmtanyel (67529) 2021-12-16 20:14

Hello Chris,
I wonder why cattle and manure are kept in the ruins of a church, would it have anything to do with that tolerant religion of the current occupiers of the land?
Regards,
MT