Dzordzor Chapel, Medieval chapel in Maku County, Iran.
The stone chapel stands near the Zangmar River, featuring a cross-shaped layout measuring 7.2 meters long, 5.1 meters wide, and 12.58 meters high.
The chapel, constructed between the 9th and 14th centuries, remained the only structure from an Armenian monastery after Shah Abbas I ordered local Armenian displacement.
The chapel represents both Ilkhanid and Armenian architectural traditions, displaying characteristics through its cut stone construction and minimal exterior ornamentation.
The structure underwent a complete relocation in 1987, moving 600 meters and rising 110 meters higher to avoid submersion by the Zangmar River dam project.
Each stone of the chapel received precise numbering during its 25-day relocation process, allowing accurate reconstruction with assistance from Armenian specialists.
Location: Maku County
Location: Maku
Official opening: 10 century
Architectural style: Ilkhanid architecture, Armenian architecture
Part of: Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran
GPS coordinates: 39.18794,44.47622
Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:03
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