Saint Sarkis Monastery of Ushi

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Saint Sarkis Monastery (Armenian: Սուրբ Սարգիս Վանք or Ուշի Վանք; also Surp Sarkis Vank) is a large monastic complex, 45 by 54 metres (148 by 177 ft) just outside the village of Ushi in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. It sits at the far side of what was once a settlement site from the 3rd - 1st millennia BC. The monastery is a well known pilgrimage site, and was one of the centers of spiritual education in Armenia. Many fine examples of early Armenian architecture from various periods can be seen around the complex.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Sarkis_Monastery_of_Ushi
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Coordinates:   40°20'51"N   44°21'36"E
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