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Lori Province

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region of Armenia

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Lori Province is a region located in northern Armenia, known for its mountainous terrain and historical significance. It matters as an important area of Armenian cultural and historical heritage, containing various medieval monasteries and architectural landmarks.

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Lori (Armenian: Լոռի, Armenian pronunciation: [lɔˈri] ) is a province (marz) of Armenia. It is located in the north of the country, bordering Georgia. Vanadzor is the capital and largest city of the province. Other important towns include Stepanavan, Alaverdi, and Spitak. It is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries and the well-preserved Akhtala monastery.

The province was heavily damaged during the 1988 Armenian earthquake.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Lori Province” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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