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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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