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Saint Bartholomew Monastery
Saint Bartholomew Monastery
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Saint Bartholomew Monastery
Saint Bartholomew Monastery was a medieval Armenian monastery located today near the town of Başkale in Van Province, Turkey. It was built in the 13th century AD.
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Country: Turkey
District: Van Province
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 13th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Armenian
Later Cultures: Armenian
Site Features: Armenian & Christian Monuments
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Elevation: 2049 m
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