Saint John Church
Shabestar County, Iran
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The Church of Saint John in Sohrol, Shabestar County, East Azerbaijan, is an Armenian Catholic structure whose origins trace to the 5th or 6th century. The building was reconstructed in 1840 by Samson Makintsev, using brick laid upon the foundations of the earlier church. Its architecture reflects both Sasanian and Qajar influences, integrating design traditions across centuries. Designated as an Iranian National Heritage site, the church stands as a testament to the region's complex religious and architectural history.
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- Type
- church building, cultural property
- Materials
- brick
- Heritage
- Iranian National Heritage
- Place
- Shabestar County, Iran
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