Armenia: Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots

The cathedral and churches of Echmiatsin and the archaeological remains at Zvartnots graphically illustrate the evolution and development of the Armenian central-domed cross-hall type of church, which exerted a profound influence on architectural and artistic development in the region. Source:whc.unesco.org

Inscribed: 2000

Postcard 1: St Gayane Church

Thanks to Mr Luca.

Postcard 2: Etchmiadzin Cathedral

According to scholars it was the first cathedral built in ancient Armenia, and is considered the oldest cathedral in the world.