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Monastery of Geghard – Armenia

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The monastery of Geghard (Armenian: Τ³Υ₯Υ²Υ‘Φ€Υ€, meaning spear) is a unique architectural construction in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The complex of medieval buildings is set into a landscape of great natural beauty, surrounded...

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