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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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