View of St. Astvatsatsin Church at Khor Virap Monastery

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The St. Astvatsatsin Church was built in the 1660s CE, and its design is typical for Armenian churches of that era. Khor Virap is an ancient Armenian monastery located near the border with Turkey some 8 km (5 mi) from the town of Artashat, Armenia. It is one of the most visited sites in all of modern Armenia.

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James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2018, March 15). View of St. Astvatsatsin Church at Khor Virap Monastery. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8350/view-of--st-astvatsatsin-church-at-khor-virap-mona/

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