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This is the backside of the Zorats Church. The Zorats Church is a church built on a hill overlooking the Yeghegis River in present-day Armenia. The church was built in the early 14th century CE and dedicated by Bishop Stepanos Tarsayitch who was a grandson of an Orbelian prince. Armenia was at this time a contested territory between various Turkish tribes. Zorats Church is unique among Armenian churches in that it has no inner hall -- the only roofed spaces are the eastern altar apse and its two annexes, which are open to a large yard. The church is said to be created so that Armenian warriors could receive the sacrament and blessings before going to battle.
Wiener, J. B. (2018, April 05). Back Façade of Zorats Church. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8535/back-facade-of-zorats-church/
Wiener, James Blake. "Back Façade of Zorats Church." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 05, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8535/back-facade-of-zorats-church/.
Wiener, James Blake. "Back Façade of Zorats Church." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 05 Apr 2018. Web. 12 Apr 2021.
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