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Earthquake in Van

When: 1648
Where: Van region
Episodes: 1

In 1648, an earthquake struck the Van region, destroying the Varagavank monastery and most likely the Ktuts monastery.

Episodes

1648 · Van region1648 Van Earthquake
An earthquake struck the Van region in 1648, destroying Varagavank and likely Ktuts monastery.

Background and detail

Event Overview. The 1648 earthquake affected the Van region, resulting in the destruction of Varagavank and the probable ruin of Ktuts monastery. These events represent the loss of specific Armenian religious sites in the area.

Impact on Monasteries. Varagavank, located southeast of Van, was destroyed alongside other regional buildings. Ktuts monastery was most likely destroyed in the same seismic event.

Sources

Varagavank Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-30
Ktuts Monastery Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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