Archaeology breakthrough as one of world's oldest churches is found in middle of nowhere
Archaeologists have unearthed an unusually-shaped and nearly 2,000-year-old Armenian church, making it one of the oldest structures of its kind in the world.
Archaeologists uncover one of the world’s oldest Christian churches
“The 4th century building is the oldest archaeologically documented church in the country – sensational evidence for early Christianity in Armenia,” University of Münster Professor Achim Lichtenberger said in a statement. The find is fitting in Armenia, which the University of Münster says was the first Christian state ever established.
Archaeologists Say They’ve Discovered Armenia’s Oldest Church
The find consists of an octagonal building with cruciform extensions. The team excavated parts of the church and studied it using geophysical methods.
Scientists discover Armenia’s oldest Christian church in ancient city
Archaeologists have made an exciting discovery in Armenia. A joint team from the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia and the University of Münster in Germany has uncovered the remains of an early Christian church in the ancient city of Artaxata.
Archaeologists uncover one of the world's oldest churches
Archaeologists recently unearthed the remains of an ancient church in Armenia, which they believe originated in the 4th century A.D.
Oldest Known Christian Church Discovered in Armenia’s Ancient City
Archaeologists have made a stunning discovery in the ancient city of Artaxata, near the modern city of Artashat in Armenia. While excavating the area, they found the remains of what is believed to be the oldest Christian church in the country,
Archaeologists discover one of the oldest Christian churches in huge breakthrough
If the suspected date of the building is correct, it would be in the range of the oldest church buildings ever - dating back to the third and fourth centuries.
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Archaeologists discover Armenia’s oldest church
Joint discovery by an Armenian-German team in the ancient city of Artaxata Archaeologists from the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia and the University of Münster have discovered the remains ...