Surp Astvatsatsin Church of Karbi explained

Building Name:Surp Astvatsatsin Church
Սուրբ Աստվածածին եկեղեցի
Map Type:Armenia#Aragatsotn
Map Size:275
Location:Karbi, Aragatsotn Province, Armenia
Coordinates:40.332°N 44.3764°W
Religious Affiliation:Armenian Apostolic Church
Architecture:yes
Architecture Type:Triple-nave Basilica; rectangular plan outside
Architecture Style:Armenian
Year Completed:Church: 1691-1693; belfry: 1338
Specifications:yes
Dome Quantity:0 domes; 1 cupola centered above the basilica; 1 belfry in front

The church of Surp Astvatsatsin (Armenian: Սուրբ Աստվածածին; meaning Holy Mother of God) is located just off of the main highway through the village of Karbi in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. The basilica was completed between the years of 1691–1693, while the belfry was built earlier in 1338.

Architecture

S. Astvatsatsin is a triple-nave basilica, with a single gable roof covering the entire body of the structure and a small off-centered cupola. Several large khachkars are embedded into the exterior walls of the church. A large two-storey belfry it situated in front of the eastern end of the church. The belfry is a separate structure from the basilica. It has a large archway that serves as the support for the upper cupola. The cupola is supported by eight columns and has a conical dome above.