Surp Astvatsatsin Church of Karbi

Surb Astvatsatsin Church of Karbi Սուրբ Աստվածածին
The belfry of S. Astvatsatsin at Karbi, September 2009.
Religion
Affiliation	Armenian Apostolic Church
Location
Location	Karbi, Aragatsotn Province, Armenia
Architecture
Type	Triple-nave Basilica; Rectangular plan outside
Style	Armenian
Completed	1691-1693
Dome(s)	0 domes; 1 cupola centered above the basilica; 1 belfry in front

The church of Surb Astvatsatsin (Template:Lang-hy; meaning "Holy Mother of God") is located just off 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 in 1338.

Architecture

S. Astvatsatsin Basilica

S. Astvatsatsin is a triple-nave basilica, with a single gable roof over the entire body of the structure and a small cupola centered above.

Belfry

A large two-storey belfry it situated in front of the eastern end of the church. The belfry is separate from the basilica and has a large archway that leads through the base which serves as the support for the upper cupola.

Gallery

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  Belfry inscription (at the mid-section of the wall).
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  Khachkar embedded into the wall of S. Astvatsatsin.
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  Another khachkar.
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  Inscription built into the upper walls of the church exterior.

References

Bibliography

• Kiesling, Brady (June 2000). Rediscovering Armenia: An Archaeological/Touristic Gazetteer and Map Set for the Historical Monuments of Armenia (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 November 2021.
• Kiesling, Brady (2005), Rediscovering Armenia: Guide, Yerevan, Armenia: Matit Graphic Design Studio