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History of Religions
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Akdamar Church
Akdamar Island, Van, Turkey
RELIGIONS Orthodox
DESCRIPTION OF THE RELIGIOUS SITE
DESCRIPTION
Akdamar Island, is 55km. from Van and a twenty minute motor ride from the jetty on Van - Tatvan highway. It is known for its original church.
HISTORICAL RELEVANCE
The Church of the Holy Cross was once an important Armenian cathedral. The seat of the Armenian Orthodox patriarch, the cathedral was founded by King Gagik between 915 and 921 as part of a royal complex that included a palace, monastery, streets, gardens and terraced parks. The church is all that remains today.
The church has a four leaved clover plan with a domed center, and it is built from red colored cut tufa stone.
The interiors of the church walls are decorated with frescoes showing religios themes, which are practically disappearing today. These wall paintings have a special significance as the most comprehensive and oldest examples found in this region.
The church was designed by the Armenian architect Trdat Mendet (also known as Manuel), who also built the cathedral in nearby Ani and helped repair Hagia Sophia's dome when it collapsed after an earthquake.
The Church of the Holy Cross was the seat of an Armenian patriarch from 1116 to 1895, after which it was abandoned due to conflict between Armenia and the Ottoman Empire. The cathedral was restored by the Turkish government beginning in May 2005. The interiors of the church walls are decorated with frescoes showing religios themes, which are practically disappearing today. These wall paintings have a special significance as the most comprehensive and oldest examples found in this region.
INTER-RELIGIOUS RELEVANCE
It is interesting because it is located in the island This church is visited by many tourists every year.
RELIGIOUS INFLUENCE
Islamic culture is dominant. Local folklore also has it that Lake Van is enchanted and frequented by angels.
HOW TO USE WITH THE STUDENTS
- Direct visit
Church every time is open to the visit. The students may go on vacation.
- Virtual visit
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- Classroom activity
While giving information about religions, the inside of the synagogue can be watched with virtual tour
Church every time is open to the visit. The students may go on vacation.
- Virtual visit
www.360cities.net/image/kuzey-duvar-kabartmalar-akdamar-kilisesi-van-826524-turkey
https://www.360cities.net/image/dogu-cephe-akdamar-kilisesi-van-826514-turkey
https://www.360cities.net/image/akdamar-kilisesi-akdamar-kilisesi-van-826516-turkey
https://www.360cities.net/image/kilise-guney-cephe-akdamar-kilisesi-van-826511-turkey
- Classroom activity
While giving information about religions, the inside of the synagogue can be watched with virtual tour
REFERENCE TO THE GUIDELINE
- Multidisciplinary Pedagogical Approaches to Teach History of Religions - Teaching Religions through Visual Arts (Paintings, Sculpture, Architecture)
