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... of them are also located in fittingly remote or hard-to-reach places, which is another reason why the highlands of Armenia have probably remained Christian, while surrounded by Muslims. On one poke-around, I visited Garni Temple and Gegard Monastery, ...
... ladies selling home-bottled fruits, breads, and home produce than the temple. The Hellenistic temple of Garni is at odds with my visions of Armenia as a realm of Christian monasteries! Greek columns and manicured walkway seem out of character with the ...
... was not wasted as I descended into St. Gregory's pit where he was imprisoned. He was an important figure in Armenia's early history. Khor Virap means "deep well / pit." After Khor Virap, I went to Noravank monastery nicely sited in ...
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