This Newly Discovered, Octagonal Building in Armenia Is One of the World's Oldest Christian Churches
Archaeologists have uncovered the oldest known Christian church in Armenia. Shaped like an octagon with cross-shaped extensions, the structure’s foundations are more than 1,600 years old, also making it one of the earliest known Christian churches in the world.
Discovery of one of the world's oldest churches reveals Armenia's ancient Christian roots
Archaeologists have uncovered one of the world's oldest Christian churches in the ancient city of Artaxata, Armenia, offering remarkable insight into the spread of early Christianity.
Archaeologists discover remains of oldest church in Armenia
A team of archaeologists in Armenia have discovered the remains of what is believed to be the oldest church building in that country.
2,000-year-old one of world’s oldest churches unearthed in Armenia stuns explorers
One of the world’s oldest churches has been unearthed by archaeologists in Armenia. A joint team of archaeologists from the University of Münster and the Armenian Academy of Sciences announced this discovery.
Archaeologists Just Discovered a Christian Church from the 4th Century—One of the Oldest in the World
Archaeologists discovered a fourth-century Christian church in Armenia, considered the country’s oldest. Armenia is believed to be the first Christian state in the world after King Tiridates III converted to Christianity.
Archaeologists unearth ruins of 4th-century church, oldest in Armenia
The church, an octagonal structure with cross-shaped extensions, is the first building of such form to be unearthed in Armenia.
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