Armenia - Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots

"The cathedral and churches of Echmiatsin and the archaeological remains at Zvartnots graphically illustrate the evolution and development of the Armenian central-domed cross-hall type of church, which exerted a profound influence on architectural and artistic development in the region." 

 Source: UNESCO World Heritage


Postcard 1A - St. Etchmiadzin
St. Etchmiadzin 4th century. Thanks to Luca of Italy.




Postcard 1B - Echmiatsin
Cathedral of Echmiatsin, Armenia.  Thanks to Ivan of Czech Republic.






Postcard 2A - Zvartnotc
Zvartnoc (St Gregory) Temple of Vagharshapat. Thanks to Luca of Italy.






Postcard 2B - Zvartnots
Ruins of Church of St. Gregoire of Zvartnots, Armenia.  Thanks to Ivan of Czech Republic.





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