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  • Reconstruction of St. Cross Church on Akhtamar a political decision

    PanARMENIAN.Net

    Reconstruction of St. Cross Church on Akhtamar is a political decision
    16.03.2007 16:13 GMT+04:00

    /PanARMENIAN.Net/ Opening of the Armenian St. Cross Church on Akhtamar
    will contribute to constructive dialogue between the two states, RA
    Minister of Culture and Youth Affairs Hasmik Poghosian told a news
    conference in Yerevan. `Reconstruction of the church is a political
    decision. Nevertheless, the church will be open for attendance and
    it's a positive fact for Armenia. The final composition of the
    Armenian delegation will be determined next week,' the Minister said,
    reports Novosti-Armenia.

    The Turkish government has assigned $1.5 million for reconstruction of
    the church. The works were accomplished by the Turkish Ministry of
    Culture and Tourism jointly with the administration of Van city. The
    church is a unique monument of Armenian medieval architecture. It was
    built in 915-921 AD by architect Manvel under the rule of King Gagik
    Artsruni.
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