Surp Astvatsatsin Church of Karbi

The church of Surp Astvatsatsin (Armenian: Սուրբ Աստվածածին; meaning Holy Mother of God) is located just off of the main highway through the village of Karbi in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. The basilica was completed between the years of 1691–1693, while the belfry was built earlier in 1338.

Surp Astvatsatsin Church
Սուրբ Աստվածածին եկեղեցի
The belfry of S. Astvatsatsin at Karbi, September 2009.
Religion
AffiliationArmenian Apostolic Church
Location
LocationKarbi, Aragatsotn Province,  Armenia
Shown within Armenia
Geographic coordinates40.331981°N 44.376405°E / 40.331981; 44.376405
Architecture
TypeTriple-nave Basilica; rectangular plan outside
StyleArmenian
CompletedChurch: 1691-1693; belfry: 1338
Dome(s)0 domes; 1 cupola centered above the basilica; 1 belfry in front

Architecture

S. Astvatsatsin is a triple-nave basilica, with a single gable roof covering the entire body of the structure and a small off-centered cupola. Several large khachkars are embedded into the exterior walls of the church. A large two-storey belfry it situated in front of the eastern end of the church. The belfry is a separate structure from the basilica. It has a large archway that serves as the support for the upper cupola. The cupola is supported by eight columns and has a conical dome above.

  • S. Astvatsatsin Church and belfry
  • Belfry inscription (at the midsection of the wall)
  • Khachkar embedded into the wall of S. Astvatsatsin
  • Another khachkar
  • Inscription built into the upper walls of the church exterior
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References

    Bibliography
    • Brady Kiesling, Rediscovering Armenia, p. 20, 21; original archived at Archive.org, and current version online on Armeniapedia.org.
    • Kiesling, Brady (2005), Rediscovering Armenia: Guide, Yerevan, Armenia: Matit Graphic Design Studio


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