jump to the content

Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots

Advanced search
Armenia
Date of Inscription: 2000
Criteria: (ii)(iii)
Core zone: 74.300003 ha
Armavir Region
N40 09 33 E44 17 42
Ref: 1011

Brief Description

The cathedral and churches of Echmiatsin and the archaeological remains at Zvartnots graphically illustrate the evolution and development of the Armenian central-domed cross-hall type of church, which exerted a profound influence on architectural and artistic development in the region.

Justification for Inscription

Criterion (ii): The developments in ecclesiastical architecture represented in an outstanding manner by the churches at Echmiatsin and the archaeological site of Zvartnots had a profound influence on church design over a wide region.

Criterion (iii): The churches at Echmiatsin and the archaeological site of Zvartnots vividly depict both the spirituality and the innovatory artistic achievement of the Armenian Church from its foundation.

News

Links