Dome of Saint Hripsime Church

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James Blake Wiener
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Saint Hripsime Church, located in what is present-day Etchmiadzin, Armenia, is believed to have been built around 618 CE. However, there is still debate among scholars as to when the domes were completed or even restored. Some scholars believe that the domes were restored at some point during the 10th or 11th centuries CE while others believe that the domes are original, dating from the 7th century CE. The only restoration that can be dated with certainty is from 1936.

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James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2017, October 12). Dome of Saint Hripsime Church. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7412/dome-of-saint-hripsime-church/

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Wiener, James Blake. "Dome of Saint Hripsime Church." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 12, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7412/dome-of-saint-hripsime-church/.

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Wiener, James Blake. "Dome of Saint Hripsime Church." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 12 Oct 2017. Web. 21 Feb 2025.

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