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Prison of Saint Gregory the Illuminator (Khor Virap Monastery)

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Prison of Saint Gregory the Illuminator (Khor Virap Monastery)

Prison of Saint Gregory the Illuminator (Khor Virap Monastery)

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    May 24, 2023

    A ladder leads from the chapel to the dungeon below. Don't be afraid of heights :)

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      September 19, 2023

      The descent is tight and when we visited it was very crowded and there was a lot of rush, which reduces the fun factor.

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        September 21, 2024

        Khor Virap's notability as a monastery and pilgrimage site is attributed to the fact that Gregory the Illuminator was initially imprisoned here for 13 years by King Tiridates III of Armenia.

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          Elevation 870 m

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          Location: Ararat, Armenia

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