“Trdat the Architect” or Tiridates (c. 940s-c. 1020s?) was a Armenian architect who is noted for his role in the reconstruction of the Hagia Sophia's dome in Constantinople following an earthquake in the 10th century CE, as well as the Cathedral of Ani and the Church of Gagik in what is now present-day Turkey. Along with Momik (c.1270-1333 CE), Trdat is the most famous Armenian architect of the Middle Ages.
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c. 940 - c. 1020Life of Armenian architect Trdat who, amongst other projects, built the cathedral at Ani and rebuilt the dome of Hagia Sophia.
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994Trdat the Architect completes his reconstruction of the dome of Hagia Sophia, Constantinople.
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1001 - 1006The cathedral at Ani is completed by Trdat the Architect.
