Khor Virap – Must-See

By |2021-04-16T14:32:55-05:00June 17th, 2016|Categories: Asia, Must-See|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Khor Virap – Must-See.  Khor Virap sits in the shadow of Mt. Ararat, the symbol of Armenia. The Turkish border is a scant five miles away. Khor Virap plays a central role in Armenia’s rich history. Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned in a pit for 14 years in the 3rd century. Eventually, he was released and [...]