Vagharshapat

Vagharshapat, also known as Etchmiadzin, is a city in Armenia, significant for being the seat of the Armenian Apostolic Church. It is home to the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin, one of the oldest Christian churches in the world, founded in the early 4th century. This city is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a center of Armenian culture and religion. Vagharshapat plays a crucial role in Armenian history, particularly because Armenia was the first nation to adopt Christianity as its state religion, making the city a pilgrimage destination for many Christians.