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Horomos Monastery
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Horomos Monastery
Horomos Monastery, also known as Horomosivank or Ghoshavank, is an abandoned and ruined medieval Armenian monastic complex located in Kars Province, Turkey. It was founded by a group of Armenian monks around 931-936 AD, during the reign of King Abas I Bagratuni.
Site Information
Country: Turkey
District: Kars Province
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 10th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Armenian
Later Cultures: Armenian
Site Features: Armenian & Christian Monuments
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