Akhtamar Church is located in a unique location among the trees. The island visible in the background is Akhtamar Island. Akhtamar Church is a church located on Akdamar Island on Lake Van in eastern Turkey. The church, also called the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, is a medieval Armenian church and was built by Architect Manuel in 915-921. The church, where the 11th mass was held in September, is used as a museum.

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