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Etchmiadzin Cathedral

Vagharshapat · Armenia

Widely considered the oldest cathedral in the world, founded in the early fourth century.

Location established
Active site
Armenian Apostolic
Late Antique
Medieval
Modern

40.162, 44.291

Why it matters

Mother see of the Armenian Apostolic Church, the first state-adopted Christian church.

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