Tanahat is one of the unique architectural structures of the Vayots Dzor region. The monastery is mentioned from the 8th century but the construction was continued till the 13th century. Today the complex includes two churches which were surrounded with other structures in medieval age. Surveys show that one of the best medieval Armenian universities-the famous Gladzor university was also here.
The hunting scene on the entrance of one of the churches is especially notable as it’s one of the best medieval Armenian sculptures.There are many crosstones around the church and a cemetery. In medieval age Tanahat monastery and Gladzor university were very important politically and culturally for the locals.