Datuna Church, Medieval church in Datuna, Russia
The stone church stands on a cliff above a river, built with golden-yellow sandstone blocks measuring 9.1 meters long and 8 meters high.
Georgian missionaries constructed the church between the late 10th and early 11th centuries, during the Christian kingdom of Sarir in mountainous Dagestan.
The church features three entrances, slit-like windows, and double walls containing cells, following the architectural style of Georgian hall churches.
The church location in Khatan-Bugeb-kkal gorge requires walking several hundred meters from the parking area along a marked path.
During the 1817-1864 Caucasian War, Russian soldiers who joined Imam Shamil's forces used this church for their religious services.
Location: Datuna
GPS coordinates: 42.47028,46.62086
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:18
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