Turkey, Lake Van, Akhtamar, 920 - 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.Turkey, Lake Van, Akhtamar, 920 The Armenian Church at Akhtamar was built by King Gagik Ardzrouni in 920. Its sculptures are the only remnant of the former splendor. Everywhere fruit trees were blooming
View of the east façade of the church towards the mountains along the south shore.
Wily David and a Byzantine Goliath in full armor.
After having been regurgitated by the whale, Jonas sleeps in a vineyard and then preaches to the King of Niniveh, which is very close, due south from here.
