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Ktuts Monastery
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Ktuts Monastery
Ktuts monastery is an abandoned Armenian monastery located on the small island of Ktuts (Çarpanak) in Lake Van in Van Province, Turkey. It was built in the 15th century AD.
Site Information
Country: Turkey
District: Van Province
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 15th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Armenian
Later Cultures: Armenian
Site Features: Armenian & Christian Monuments
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