of Amad. 15th century - The architectural model of the two-story funerary chapel spreads throughout Syunik and all monasteries build chapel of the same type. 1476 - The scribe Poghos re-copies a Gospel. 1486 - Davit Darbin erects a khachkar in the monastery to the memory of Tukhik. 1569 - Bishop Eghishe erects a khachkar to the memory of his uncle Bishop Arakel. 1628 - Tuma Abegha writes Gospel in the monastery. 1600-1700 - Fortified walls, a hospice and various other buildings are constructed in the monastery. 1755 - A battle is fought between Hadji Pasha, who has taken over the monastery, and the armies of Isa Ashag. 1813 - The Persian King, Shah Fatail, hands the monastery to Petros Bek Orbelian and orders the proceeds from the village of Amaghu be given to the monastery for its running and maintenance. 1840 - An earthquake damages the monastery. 1948-1949 - The Committee for the Conservation of Monuments in Soviet Armenia begins restoration works on the monastery. A. Balasanyan draws up the projects. 1982-1983 - Renewed consolidation, restoration and excavation works at the monastery begin. 1995 - Because of its over restoration, Noravank is denied entry to UNESCO's World Heritage List. 1997 - The drum and conical dome of the Surb Astvatsatsin church is rebuilt. Gallery References Additional sources "Architectural Ensembles of Armenia", by O. Khalpakhchian, published in Moscow by Iskusstvo Publishers in 1980. "Rediscovering Armenia Guidebook", by Brady Kiesling and Raffi Kojian, published online and printed in 2005. History of the Province of Syunik (Patmut'yun Nahangin Sisakan), by Stepahnos Orbelian, 1297. External links Noravank Noravank monastery at Armenica.org Armeniapedia.org Program about Noravank Monastery by Vem Radio Christian monasteries in Armenia Tourist attractions in Vayots Dzor Province 1205 establishments in Europe Christian monasteries established in the 13th century Oriental Orthodox congregations established in the 13th century Buildings and structures in Vayots Dzor Province