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Khoranashat Monastery And The Armenian Karas Are Among Endangered European Heritage Sites – Europa Nostra

Europa Nostra, a pan-European federation of associations that promote and protect the cultural heritage and natural environment of Europe, has shortlisted 14 European heritage sites for the “7 Most Endangered” program for 2020.

The 8th-century Khoranashat Monastery located in the border village of Chinari, Tavush Province, Armenia, and the karas, a traditional Armenian clay pot used for making and storing wine, are included in the preliminary list.

The final list is to be published in May 2020.

westernarmeniatv.com

Vigen Avetisyan

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