History of Mets Astvatsatsin Monastery (Yukhari Aylis) in Timeline

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Mets Astvatsatsin Monastery (Yukhari Aylis)

Mets Astvatsatsin Monastery was an Armenian monastery complex situated near Yukhari Aylis in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan. Located on a hillside, this historical site was reportedly completely destroyed between 2000 and 2009, signifying a loss of Armenian cultural heritage in the region.

February 25, 2000: Demolition of Mets Astvatsatsin Monastery

On February 25, 2000, the Mets Astvatsatsin Monastery had been largely demolished according to the investigation of the Caucasus Heritage Watch.

June 28, 2009: Erasure of Mets Astvatsatsin Monastery Completed

On June 28, 2009, a QuickBird satellite image indicated that the erasure of the Mets Astvatsatsin Monastery had been completed.