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Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots
The cathedrals and churches of Echmiadzin and the archaeological remains of Zvartnots vividly illustrate the evolution and development of the central-domed cross-hall church style in Armenia, which had a profound influence on the development of architecture and art in the region.
Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran
The Armenian monastic complex in Iran is located in the northwest of the country and consists of three Armenian Christian monastic complexes: the Monastery of Saint Thadius, the Monastery of Saint Stepanos and the Church of Zor-Zor. These buildings - the oldest of which is the Monastery of Saint Thadius - are built on ancient structures dating back to the 7th century AD and are examples of outstanding universal value in the Armenian architectural and decorative tradition. They bear witness to important exchanges between Armenia and other regional cultures, especially Byzantine, Orthodox and Persian. As the main area of the Armenian cultural space, located on the southeastern edge of Armenia, the monasteries were the main centers for the dissemination of this culture in the region. They are the last regional remains of this culture, which still retain a satisfactory level of integrity and authenticity. Moreover, as a local pilgrimage, the monastic communities are living witnesses of the Armenian religious traditions over the centuries.
Archaeological Site of Ani
The site is located on a secluded plateau in northeastern Turkey, overlooking a ravine that forms a natural border with Armenia. The medieval city is a mix of residential, religious and military buildings typical of medieval urbanism built up over the centuries by Christian and Muslim dynasties. The city flourished in the 10th and 11th centuries AD, when it became the capital of the medieval Armenian Bagratid Kingdom and benefited from its control over a branch of the Silk Road. Later, under Byzantine, Seljuk and Georgian rule, it maintained its status as an important crossroads for caravans. The Mongol invasion and a devastating earthquake in 1319 marked the beginning of the city's decline. The site provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of medieval architecture through examples of nearly all the different architectural innovations in the region between the 7th and 13th centuries AD.
Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin
These two Byzantine monasteries, located in the Tumania region, were important centers of learning during the flourishing period of the Chiurigian dynasty (10th-13th centuries). Sanakhin was famous for its schools of painters and calligraphers. The two monastic complexes represent the highest achievement of Armenian religious architecture, with a unique style that combines elements of Byzantine ecclesiastical architecture with traditional vernacular architecture of the Caucasus region.