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History of the Khachkar Khachkar is an Armenian religious monument in the form of a rectangular stone stele with a cross facing west. Literally translated from Armenian as “cross-stone”, it is a unique monument of Armenian culture and a historical symbol…
Matosavank is a 13th-century Armenian Apostolic Church complex located 4 km west of Dilijan, near the village of Shamakhyan. Built in 1205, the monastery is an important part of Armenian Christian heritage and attracts tourists with its history and architecture. The…