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Aparan, Armenia

Aparan Basilica

Aparan, Armenia

Aparan Basilica
Photo: mcsochi · CC BY-SA 1.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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The Kasagh Basilica, also known as the Aparan Basilica or Holy Cross Church, is an early medieval Armenian church located in Aparan, Aragatsotn Province. Built in the fourth or fifth century, it represents a significant example of Armenian architectural tradition. The church was originally situated within the grounds of a palace belonging to the Arsacid dynasty. The structure underwent partial restoration in 1877.

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Built
Type
church building, cultural property
Heritage
cultural heritage monument in Armenia
Place
Aparan, Armenia

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