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This is the back façade of the Surb Astvatsatsin Church, which forms part of the medieval Noravank Monastery in present-day Armenia.
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James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of Ancient History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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APA Style
Wiener, J. B. (2018, March 22). Back Façade of Surb Astvatsatsin Church. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8440/back-facade-of-surb-astvatsatsin-church/
Chicago Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Back Façade of Surb Astvatsatsin Church." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 22, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8440/back-facade-of-surb-astvatsatsin-church/.
MLA Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Back Façade of Surb Astvatsatsin Church." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 22 Mar 2018. Web. 15 Jun 2021.