Ghazanchetsots Cathedral
Shusha, Azerbaijan
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The Holy Savior Cathedral, commonly known as Ghazanchetsots, is an Armenian Apostolic cathedral in Shusha, Azerbaijan, and one of the largest Armenian churches in the world at 35 metres high. Built between 1868 and 1887 and consecrated in 1888, it exemplifies Armenian architectural tradition and stands as a landmark of Armenian cultural and religious identity in the Karabakh region. The cathedral endured significant trauma throughout the twentieth century: it was damaged during the March 1920 massacre of Shusha's Armenians, served as an ammunition storage facility during the first Nagorno-Karabakh War, and was extensively restored and reconsecrated in 1998. It was further damaged during the 2020 war. The cathedral's Armenian heritage has been contested by Azerbaijani authorities, who have denied or mischaracterized its origins, and ongoing renovation work—including the removal of its conical roof—has raised concerns about its preservation.
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- Shusha, Azerbaijan
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