Bas reliefs on the Akhtamar Church on a small island in the middle of Lake Van in Eastern Turkey before restoration by the Landm

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Bas reliefs on the Akhtamar Church on a small island in the middle of Lake Van in Eastern Turkey before restoration by the Landmarks Foundation in 2006 Built by Architect Bishop Manuel in 915 921 and dedicated to the Holy Cross the church of Akhtamar was erected during the reign of King Gagik I of Vaspurakan

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Size: 3393px × 5229px
Location: Akhtamar Church Lake Van in Eastern Turkey Asia
Photo credit: © F. Jack Jackson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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