Kasagh Basilica
Church in Aparan, Armenia
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The Kasagh Basilica (Armenian: Քասաղի բազիլիկա)[1][2] or the Aparan Basilica, formally known as the Holy Cross Church (Սուրբ Խաչ եկեղեցի, Surb Khach yekeghetsi), is an early medieval Armenian church in the town of Aparan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia.[3] It is dated by scholars to the fourth or fifth century.[1][4][5] It was originally within the grounds of the Arsacid (Arshakuni) dynasty palace.[1][5] The church was partly restored in 1877.[4]
LocationAparan, Aragatsotn Province, Armenia
Coordinates40.595065°N 44.357969°E
TypeSingle-nave undomed basilica
| Aparan Basilica | |
|---|---|
The basilica in 2014 | |
  Location within Armenia  Location within Aragatsotn | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Armenian Apostolic Church |
| Location | |
| Location | Aparan, Aragatsotn Province, Armenia |
| Coordinates | 40.595065°N 44.357969°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Single-nave undomed basilica |
| Style | Armenian |
| Completed | 4th or 5th century |
Gallery
The basilica in 2008
View from west side
Exterior. Photo by Josef Strzygowski, 1918 or before.
Exterior. Photo by Josef Strzygowski, 1918 or before.
Interior. Photo by Josef Strzygowski, 1918 or before.
Interior. Photo by Josef Strzygowski, 1918 or before.
Section; by Josef Strzygowski, 1918 or before.
Plan; by Josef Strzygowski, 1918 or before.
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