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The monastery of Geghard (Armenian: Գեղարդ, meaning spear) is a unique architectural construction in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carve...
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The monastery of Geghard (Armenian: Գեղարդ, meaning spear) is a unique architectural construction in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the main chapel was built in 1215, the monastery complex was founded in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator at the site of a sacred spring inside a cave.
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cameraCanon EOS REBEL T2i

settings Aperture f/3.5 ISO 400 Shutter 1/1250 

upload_dateJun, 2014

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i-Johnny March 18, 2015
Superbly done !!!

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