Armenian Apostolic Holy Church The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

The preservation of environment and cultural heritage "Europa Nostra" federation, has compiled a list of valuable European monuments that are under the threat of destruction, and encourages maintenance and restoration of the sites. "Europa Nostra" selected 7 out of the 40 nominations submitted by 21 countries. The St. Gevorg Armenian church in Mardin, Turkey, which was presented by Turkey, is among the top 7.