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House of the Virgin Mary
House of the Virgin Mary
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House of the Virgin Mary
House of the Virgin Mary is a Catholic and Muslim shrine located on Mt. Koressos near Selçuk in Izmir Province, Turkey. The house is believed to be the place where the Virgin Mary spent the last years of her life.
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Country: Turkey
District: Izmir Province
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 1st Century AD
Oldest Culture: Christian
Later Cultures: Christian
Site Features: Christian Monuments
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