Aguletsots church in Shusha, Armenian church in Shusha, Azerbaijan.
Aguletsots church is a church building in Shusha characterized by traditional Armenian ecclesiastical architecture with stone walls and classical religious design. The structure occupies a prominent position within the city's historical urban fabric and displays the distinctive construction methods typical of Armenian places of worship.
The church was built in 1822 as a center for the Armenian community in Shusha. It sustained significant damage in 1920 during regional conflicts in the area.
The church incorporates design elements specific to Armenian religious structures while maintaining connections to the architectural traditions of the Caucasus region.
The building is centrally located in Shusha and can be reached via the main streets of the city. Several other historical structures nearby are within walking distance and can be visited together during a day trip.
This religious structure carries multiple names across languages, including 'Church of the Holy Mother of God' in English translations.
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