Tomarza Holy Theotokos Armenian Monastery
Tomarza Holy Theotokos Armenian Monastery 1905-1907 Author: Hugo Groot.
It was built in the 12th century, was last renovated in 1870 and is still a ruin. On the eve of 1915, about 14 thousand people lived here. More than 90% of the population were Armenians. In 1929, the last Armenians, 145 in number, left their native settlement and moved to Soviet Armenia.
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January 6, 2025
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