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H.F.B. Lynch, "Armenia. Travels and Studies" (1901)
Aghtamar, the Church of the Holy Cross
The Church of the Holy Cross on Aghtamar Island.
Aghtamar was at the time of Lynch's visit still the seat of a katholikos, who had authority over the Armenians in part of the provinces of Bitlis and Van. Adjacent to the church (not shown on the picture) was a monastery.