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Aparank Monastery
Aparank Monastery
Aparank Monastery or Aparanq Monastery, is an Armenian monastery located in Van province, Turkey. It was founded in the 10th century AD to house a relic of the True Cross. The church was restored later and expanded in the 17th century AD.
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Country: Turkey
District: Van Province
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 18th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Armenian
Later Cultures: Armenian
Site Features: Armenian Monuments
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