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Much of the present structure dates from 1811, when the
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Christian monasteries established in the 14th century
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According to Armenian Church tradition, the Apostles
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Buildings and structures in West Azerbaijan province
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870:Jude: A Pilgrimage to the Saint of Last Resort
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2077:Zrkinyants
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1853:Azerbaijan
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271:قره کلیسا
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96:Criteria
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