Church of the Holy Cross at Soradir, Armenian church building in Yanal, Van Province, Turkey.
The Church of the Holy Cross at Soradir is an Armenian church building made of stone located in Van Province, Turkey. The structure features detailed stonework with carved details across its vaults and arches.
The complex was founded in the sixth century as a monastic site and represents an early period of Armenian Christian construction. The structure underwent repairs and modifications during its long history in the region.
The structure influenced regional architecture, serving as inspiration for the Saint Cross of Akhtamar monastery commissioned by Armenian king Gagik I Artsruni.
The site is located in a rural area near Başkale in southeastern Turkey and requires personal transportation or local transport to reach. Visitors should prepare for basic accessibility and consider local conditions.
One apprentice of the Saint Bartholomew Monastery architect designed this church, incorporating distinctive elements of Armenian ecclesiastical construction methods.
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