Tekor Basilica, 5th century Armenian church in Kars Province, Turkey
The Church of Saint Sarkis features three aisles with a dome structure and walls constructed from rubble and concrete core materials.
Built in the 480s, the basilica contained one of the earliest known inscriptions in the Armenian language before earthquakes damaged it in 1912 and 1936.
The architectural elements of Tekor Basilica influenced the development of religious structures throughout the Armenian region during the medieval period.
Located 16 kilometers west of the Armenian border near Digor town, the site contains remaining lower wall sections at coordinates 40°22'17"N, 43°24'53"E.
The original facing stones from the church walls were removed in the 1960s for incorporation into the construction of the local town hall building.
Location: Kars Province
Inception: 5 century
Architectural style: Armenian architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.37139,43.41472
Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:44
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