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Monastery of Mor Augin

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Monastery of Mor Augin

Monastery of Mor Augin or Dayro d-Mor Augin is a historical monastery located near Nusaybin in Mardin Province, Turkey. The monastery was founded in the first half of the fourth century AD by Mor Augin who was a Syriac monk.

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Country: Turkey

District: Mardin Province

Category: Churches and Monasteries

Site History: 4th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Christian

Later Cultures: Christian

Site Features: Christian Monuments

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