Echmiatsin
Published on Nov 24, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
ECHMIASTIN
CATHEDRALS AND CHURCHES
LOCATION
IN ARMENIA AT ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE OF ZVARTNOTS HISTORY
HISTORY
- Built in 301-303
- Built by: Gregor Lousavorich
- Founded the Armenia Apostolic church
- Oldest place of worship is Holy Echmiatzin
ZVARTNOTS ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE
- Is a distinct example of Armenia architecture in early Christianity
- Zvartnots had a major influence on architecture then and later in history
- Zvartnots and related buildings destroyed in earthquake in 10th century
- The remains were found by Thoros Thoramanian
CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
BETWEEN 641-643 AND CONTINUED UNTIL 652
WHY IS IT APART OF UNESCO ?
- It's museum lets you see it remains and models from reconstruction
- Had a significant influence on design of churches through out the region
- Shows spirituality and the artistic achievements of the Armenian church
