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Echmiadzin Cathedral, Cathedral in Armenia
Etchmiadzin Cathedral is the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church, located in the city of Vagharshapat.
Built in the early 4th century, it is considered the oldest cathedral in the world.
The cathedral is part of the World Heritage Site known as the Monastic Ensembles of Armenia.
The cathedral is open to visitors and offers guided tours.
Etchmiadzin Cathedral houses relics believed to be from Noah's Ark.
Location: Vagharshapat
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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