989 in Armenia explained

The following lists events that happened during 989 in Armenia.

Events

Date unknown

• Cathedral of Ani construction began by Trdat
• Gagik I of Armenia succeeded his brother Smbat II
• David I Anhoghin succeeded his father Kiurike I

October

• October 25  - The Hagia Sophia at Constantinople is struck by a great earthquake, causing the collapse of the western dome arch. Basil II asks the Armenian architect Trdat, the creator of the Cathedral of Ani, to direct the repairs.^[1]

Deaths

• Smbat II, King of Armenia
• Kiurike I, King of Tashir-Dzoraget

See also

• Outline of Armenia
• Index of Armenia-related articles
• List of Armenia-related topics
• History of Armenia

Notes and References

1. Christina Maranci. Maranci. Christina. 3592516. The Architect Trdat: Building Practices and Cross-Cultural Exchange in Byzantium and Armenia. Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians. 62. 3. September 2003. 294–305. 10.2307/3592516. free.