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Side view of the St Gayane Church
Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots2000
UNESCO World Heritage
The church was named ‘’Gayane’’ after an abbess who, along with other nuns, was martyred by King Tiridates III of Amenia. The church stands on the site where she was tortured and martyred.
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Details
- Title: Side view of the St Gayane Church
- Creator: Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots
- Date Created: 2000
- Rights: Armenia Travel
- Location: Armenia
- Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (ii)(iii)
- Date of Inscription: 2000
- Category of Site: Cultural site
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