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Arates Monastery, this medieval Armenian architectural monastic complex is located in the village of Arates, Vayots Dzor Region, RA, on the bank of the Arates tributary of the Yeghegis River, on the top of a hill. The semi-finished monument group consists of several chapels, St. Sion (10th century), St. Astvatsatsin (XI century) churches and two courtyards (XIII century). It is believed that the initial construction of the monument was founded in the 7th century, although the oldest written information refers to the 9th century.
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