Surp Astvatsatsin Church

Armenia


Looking down on the village from its elevated location across the Arpa River, this small church was built in the 14th century and features wonderful carvings both inside and out; the Virgin Mary on the western exterior wall is particularly striking. Some of the headstones in the graveyard feature winemaking scenes, reflecting the industry's 6100-year-old history in this area.


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