Lekit church, Minor basilica in Qakh District, Azerbaijan
The Lekit church stands two kilometers northeast of Lekit village, featuring traditional Georgian ecclesiastical architecture with distinct regional characteristics of northern Azerbaijan.
The church was first documented in a Georgian Gospel manuscript between 1300 and 1310, during the reign of King George V of Georgia.
The Lekit church, known as Lekarti Saint Nino church, represents the Georgian Orthodox heritage in Azerbaijan and maintains connections with both Georgian and Lezgin communities.
The church building is accessible through local roads connecting to Qakh District, with coordinates at 41.4785° latitude and 46.849889° longitude.
A miniature model of the Lekit church is displayed in the Qakh historical museum, providing detailed insights into its architectural structure.
Location: Qakh District
GPS coordinates: 41.47850,46.84989
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:43
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