Odzun Church

Odzun, Armenia (AM)

The obelisk consists of 2 stelae protruding upward from a platform framed by two narrow arches. Although the purpose of the obelisk is still a topic of debate, it bears some resemblance to funerary monuments of the era.

Odzun Church

Odzun, Armenia (AM)

Odzun Church (Armenian: Օձունի եկեղեցի) is a basilica constructed around the 400s–600s century in the Odzun village in the Lori Province of Armenia.

Located on the grounds of the basilica is a massive ancient obelisk of mysterious origins.

The obelisk consists of 2 stelae protruding upward from a platform framed by two narrow arches. Although the purpose of the obelisk is still a topic of debate, it bears some resemblance to funerary monuments of the era.

Religious - Christianity, Buildings - Religious
Links: en.wikipedia.org, www.atlasobscura.com
By: kkeps