Church of the Holy Apostles of Ani

The Church of the Holy Apostles features a rectangular layout with four apsidal chambers and decorative stone carvings on the entrance lintels.

The church, constructed before 1031, received donations from Prince Abughamir Pahlavuni and underwent modifications during the Seljuk period of the 13th century.

Armenian architects incorporated Islamic design elements into the church structure, demonstrated by the muqarnas vaults and intricate stone decorations.

The church remains stand at coordinates 40.5087°N and 43.5707°E, within the archaeological site of medieval Ani near the Turkish-Armenian border.

Excavations in 1909 by Nikolai Marr revealed an array of colored stone motifs and inscriptions detailing medieval taxation and religious administration.

Location: Ani

Inception: 10 century

Architectural style: Armenian architecture

Part of: Ani

GPS coordinates: 40.50870,43.57070

Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:44