Friday, September 19, 2008

CATHEDRAL & CHURCHES, ARMENIA

The Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots


Armenia

The cathedral


(7th century ground plan)

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.

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