Ten Buildings in Turkey 02. Mren Cathedral
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A relief over the door of a ruined church in the steppes of northeastern Turkey offers a glimpse into one of the most dramatic episodes in ancient history, in which an ageing emperor led Rome’s last army to victory over a seemingly invincible enemy.
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