Royal Church of the Holy Cross / Akhtamar Church
[Archaeological Religious Monument]

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Common name
Royal Church of the Holy Cross / Akhtamar Church
Official name
[Arm.] Surp Khach
Local name
Surp Haç Kilisesi, Akdamar Adası
Type
Church
Address
Akdamar Adası, Gevaş, Van
Interest
Interest
Archaeological.
Interest
Architectural.
Interest
Ethnological.
Interest
Epigraphical.
Interest
Religious.
Interest
Historical.
Interest
Artistic.
Interest
Pilgrimage.
Condition
Excellent
Current functionality
Current functionality
Monument Open to the Public.
See also …
Lake Van
Van Province
Key words
Armenia culture.
Armenian church, churches.
Armenian monuments.
Armenians.
Caliphate.
Destruction of monuments.
East Anatolia Plateau.
Inscription / inscriptions.
Kingdom of Vaspourakan.
Medieval era.
Middle Byzantine period.
Monasteries.
Old Testament.
Relief.
Saints.
Van, lake.
Wall painting / Mural painting.