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This unusual but attractive Christian cross is located in the medieval Surb Karapet Church, which is located in present-day Armenia.
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James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of Ancient History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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APA Style
Wiener, J. B. (2018, March 17). Detail of a Cross from Surb Karapet Church. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8399/detail-of-a-cross-from-surb-karapet-church/
Chicago Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Detail of a Cross from Surb Karapet Church." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 17, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8399/detail-of-a-cross-from-surb-karapet-church/.
MLA Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Detail of a Cross from Surb Karapet Church." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 17 Mar 2018. Web. 13 Jun 2021.