Ancient Crosses at Echmiadzin Cathedral

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James Blake Wiener
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published on 21 April 2018
Ancient Crosses at Echmiadzin Cathedral

Ancient crosses at Echmiadzin Cathedral, which is located in Echmiadzin, Armenia. (The cathedral is currently under reconstruction.) According to many art historians, it is the world's oldest Christian cathedral, and it's the most important church in Armenian Christianity.

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James Blake Wiener
James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of Ancient History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2018, April 21). Ancient Crosses at Echmiadzin Cathedral. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/8654/

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Wiener, James B. "Ancient Crosses at Echmiadzin Cathedral." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 21, 2018. https://www.ancient.eu/image/8654/.

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Wiener, James B. "Ancient Crosses at Echmiadzin Cathedral." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 21 Apr 2018. Web. 17 Aug 2019.

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