Surp Astvatsatsin Church of Karbi
| Surp Astvatsatsin Church of Karbi Սուրբ Աստվածածին | |
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The belfry of S. Astvatsatsin at Karbi, September 2009. | |
  Shown within Armenia | |
| Basic information | |
| Location |
Karbi, Aragatsotn Province,  Armenia |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°19′55″N 44°22′35″E / 40.331981°N 44.376405°ECoordinates: 40°19′55″N 44°22′35″E / 40.331981°N 44.376405°E |
| Affiliation | Armenian Apostolic Church |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | Triple-nave Basilica; Rectangular plan outside |
| Architectural style | Armenian |
| Completed | 1691-1693 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 0 domes; 1 cupola centered above the basilica; 1 belfry in front |
The church of Surp Astvatsatsin (Armenian: Սուրբ Աստվածածին; 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 midsection 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
- 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
