French: Cathédrale et les églises d’Etchmiadzine et le site archéologique de Zvarnotz
The Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots is a World Heritage site in Armenia defined by the UNESCO in 2000 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 692 (1011, 254) in our monthly survey..

"The cathedral and churches of Echmiatsin and the archaeological remains at Zvartnots graphically illustrate the evolution and development of the Armenian central-domed cross-hall type of church, which exerted a profound influence on architectural and artistic development in the region."
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