gavit. In this same year, Prince Smbat donates various goods to the monastery for the salvation of the soul of his brother, Prince Burtel. Near the khachkar in the gavit there is another, erected in memory of Burtel, son of Elikum, grandson of Liparit. Another khachkar recalls Burtel, son of "prince of princes" Smbat. 1270-1290 - This is the date on a khachkar inside the refectory-hospice that has now partially collapsed. 1271 - A Noravank inscription mentions the name "hovatun" as being a building of unknown purpose. Before 1273 - An inscription reveals that the "prince of princes" Smbat has donated lands and orchards to the monastery. 1273 - King Smbat dies: he was the elder brother of Prince Tarsaich and is buried in the monastery. 1273-1290 - Bishop Sargis builds a hospice close to the monastery and donates various goods to it: the proceeds are used to provide pilgrims with food and drink. 1275 - Prince Tarsaich builds a burial chapel for his brother Smbat and building, the work of architect Siranes, will subsequently house all family tombs. 1277 - A khachkar is erected on the tomb of Prince Mahevan, son of Senekerim, King of Syunik. 1285 - Kukor erects khachkar on the tombs of his brother Palka and his mother Aspi. 1287 - Stepanos Orbelian becomes metropolitan of Syunk. He is one of the most prestigious men of culture and politics in medieval Armenia. He is to leave numerous works of poetry and essays on history. He finally succeeds in uniting the monasteries of Tatev and Noravank. 2nd half of 13th century - A bridge is built to connect the monastery with the region. 1290 - An inscription mentioning the death of the "prince of princes" Tarsaich can be seen at the east entrance of the chapel. 1291 - Amira, grandson of Djurdj, buys an orchard for 4000 pieces of silver and donates it to the monastery. 1292 - The architect-scribe Momik transcribes a beautiful Gospel for the brothers Hovhannes and Tadeos Princess Mina Khatun, daughter of King Djala of the Aghuank and wife of Tarsaich, donates many goods to the monastery. 1298 - Ter Sargis, bishop of Syunik, dies and is buried in the monastery. Stepanos, bishop of Syunik and son of "prince of princes" Tarsaich, makes an important donation to the monastery. Princess Mina Khatun is buried in the monastery. 1299 - In the monastery of