Basilica in Qum village

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Basilica in Qum village, Early Christian basilica in Qum village, Azerbaijan.

The three-aisled basilica features a rectangular hall measuring 36.5 by 19.3 meters, with L-shaped pillars dividing the interior into three distinct sections.

The basilica dates back to the 6th-7th centuries and stands as one of the earliest documented Christian monuments in Caucasian Albania.

The building combines traditional construction methods using bluish cobblestones and fired square bricks, reflecting regional architectural practices of ancient Azerbaijan.

The central nave extends three times wider than the side sections and contains a horseshoe-shaped apse on the eastern end of the structure.

According to historical records, Vachagan III ordered this basilica's construction at the location where Palestinian missionary Elisha met his death.

Location: Qakh District

GPS coordinates: 41.45722,46.90972

Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:15

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