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and his sons Papak' , Hasan, and the child Eacci", around 1273-79. The 13th century church called St Nshan or Varaga Surb Nshan is adjacent to the Saint
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into a lion's mare, and various birds are depicted above them. The sculptures of Tanade
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operated in these buildings). In 1984, St. Stepanos and St. Nshan churches were renovated, and the territory of the monastery was improved.
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