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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.

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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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