Armenia, Echmiadzin Church of S. Hripsimeh 615-628 - A History of Romanesque Architecture 300 - 1300 (sitios de interés)
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This marker is part of an illustrated Survey of Romanesque Architecture, 300 to 1300 AD. To see and read all comments you have to download the post to your hard disk.Armenia, Echmiadzin Church of S. Hripsimeh 615-628 AD
The church was erected by the Katholikos Komitas (615-628 AD). The present church was built over the 4th century mausoleum erected by the Kat'olikos Sahak. During the renovations of 1959-1962, the remains of a pagan structure were found beneath the floor of the church.
Photo by Karen_T, Panoramio