Seven Church monastery complex, Ancient Christian monastery in Qakh District, Azerbaijan.
The Seven Church monastery complex contains seven separate church buildings positioned across a hillside, featuring stone walls and traditional architectural elements.
Established in 401 CE, this monastery represents one of the earliest Christian religious structures in the Caucasus region and Azerbaijan.
The monastery demonstrates the influence of Caucasian Albanian Apostolic traditions through its architectural design and religious symbolism.
Visitors can reach the monastery complex by following marked paths from the village of Ləkit Kötüklü, with coordinates at 41.515278°N, 46.878333°E.
The monastery includes the Church of St. Thaddeius, constructed in the 5th century, exhibiting characteristics of early Christian architecture in Azerbaijan.
Location: Qakh District
Inception: 5 century
GPS coordinates: 41.51528,46.87833
Latest update: March 10, 2025 23:02
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