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Van’s Hogeacvank Monastery awaits visitors
Van’s Hogeacvank Monastery awaits visitors
Van’s Hogeacvank Monastery awaits visitors
Van’s historic but desolate 22-room monastery, Hogeacvank, known as the Der Meryem Church by locals, has been reopened to visitors after being neglected for decades. AA Photo
Van’s Hogeacvank Monastery awaits visitors
The historic Hogeacvank Monastery, which was built in the 8th century with 22 rooms, can only be reached after a four hour journey on foot. AA Photo
Van’s Hogeacvank Monastery awaits visitors
The monastery is located in the Çatak district of the southeastern province of Van, which also draws attention for its many other religious structures. AA Photo
Van’s Hogeacvank Monastery awaits visitors
The monastery was targeted by treasure hunters in the past, and although most of it has decayed because of neglect, it still dazzles for its architectural magnificence. AA Photo
Van’s Hogeacvank Monastery awaits visitors
Considered holy by Muslims. AA Photo
Van’s Hogeacvank Monastery awaits visitors
AA Photo
Van’s Hogeacvank Monastery awaits visitors
AA Photo
Van’s Hogeacvank Monastery awaits visitors
AA Photo
Van’s Hogeacvank Monastery awaits visitors
AA Photo
Van’s Hogeacvank Monastery awaits visitors
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Van’s Hogeacvank Monastery awaits visitors
AA Photo
Van’s Hogeacvank Monastery awaits visitors
AA Photo
Van’s Hogeacvank Monastery awaits visitors
AA Photo
Van’s Hogeacvank Monastery awaits visitors
AA Photo
Van’s Hogeacvank Monastery awaits visitors
AA Photo
Van’s Hogeacvank Monastery awaits visitors
AA Photo
Van’s Hogeacvank Monastery awaits visitors
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Van’s Hogeacvank Monastery awaits visitors
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