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Ani - Cathedral
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Ani - Cathedral
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This is the largest and most important building in Ani - and a structure of world architectural importance. According to various historical sources and inscriptions, it is known that building work started in the year 989 under King Smbat II (977-89) and was completed, after a halt in construction, by the year 1001 by order of Queen Katranideh the wife of King Gagik Bagratid, Smbat's successor. The cathedral was the work of Trdat, one of the most celebrated architects of medieval Armenia.
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Kars
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slavica on Saturday October 08th, 2005 07:10 PM
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