Hermitage of Ktuc' - Lake of Van, Turkey - Incoming storm
The ruins of the Hermitage of Ktuc' is located on the small island of the same name in Lake van, Turkey. The main church of St. Karapet (Surp Xac'), an zamatun and a bell tower were constructed at the beginning of the 18th century. There are also the ruins of monk's cells and a cemetery nearby. Historical sources indicate that originally the monastery, which dated back to the 15th century, consisted of church dedicated to St. John the Precursor, a gavit, a bell tower and a chapel dedicated otthe Archangels. There was also a scriptorium at the monastery during the 15th century. Ktuc' functioned as a hermitage until 1915 CE.
Hermitage of Ktuc' - Lake of Van, Turkey - Incoming storm
The ruins of the Hermitage of Ktuc' is located on the small island of the same name in Lake van, Turkey. The main church of St. Karapet (Surp Xac'), an zamatun and a bell tower were constructed at the beginning of the 18th century. There are also the ruins of monk's cells and a cemetery nearby. Historical sources indicate that originally the monastery, which dated back to the 15th century, consisted of church dedicated to St. John the Precursor, a gavit, a bell tower and a chapel dedicated otthe Archangels. There was also a scriptorium at the monastery during the 15th century. Ktuc' functioned as a hermitage until 1915 CE.