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Aparank Monastery

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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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