Holy Mother of God Church, Voskepar explained

Building Name:Holy Mother of God Church of Voskepar
Native Name:Ոսկեպարի Սուրբ Աստվածածին եկեղեցի
Map Type:Armenia#Tavush
Map Size:275
Location:Voskepar, Tavush Province, Armenia
Coordinates:41.0736°N 45.0756°W
Religious Affiliation:Armenian Apostolic Church
Architecture:yes
Architecture Type:Small cruciform central-plan
Architecture Style:Armenian
Year Completed:7th century
Specifications:yes
Dome Quantity:1

The Holy Mother of church of Voskepar (Armenian: Ոսկեպարի Սուրբ Աստվածածին եկեղեցի) is a 7th-century Armenian church in Voskepar, Armenia, adjacent to the border with Azerbaijan. Its design is that of a cruciform central plan, the "Mastara" type. The roof was originally made of tiles. The church was reconstructed in 1975–1977. Despite heavy fighting during the First Nagorno-Karabakh War having spread to the area (Tavush Province of Armenia/Gazakh Rayon of Azerbaijan), and the destruction of the immediately adjacent Azeri village, Aşağı Əskipara (Lower Askipara), the church still stands.

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