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Saint Minas Church of Zara

Coordinates: 39°54′35″N 37°56′18″E / 39.90977°N 37.93832°E / 39.90977; 37.93832
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Saint Minas church of Zara
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LocationMüslümabat, Zara, Sivas Province, Turkey
CountryArmenia
Religious instituteArmenian Apostolic church
History
Founded13th-century
Architecture
Functional statusdilapidated

St Minas (Armenian: Սուրբ Մինաս) is a 13th-century Armenian Apostolic Christian church located in the village of Alakilise, Zara city, Sivas Province, Turkey.[1][2][3]

The church is located on the rock of Kızılırmak (Alice). Saint Minas of Zara is also known as Ala (Ala Kilise), after which the village was named.

History

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After the Armenian Genocide, the church was used for many years as a mosque in the village of Alakilise, before the construction of a new mosque.

It was also used as a warehouse and a stable. Saint Minas was repeatedly destroyed by treasure hunters.[4]

The church is now registered as a cultural heritage object.[5]

Status

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The church is abandoned and in a dilapidated state.

References

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  1. ^ "Kültür Envanteri - Surp Minas Kilisesi, Zara". kulturenvanteri.com. 2020-02-27. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  2. ^ "Zara". korumakurullari.ktb.gov.tr. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  3. ^ "8 asırlık kilise turizme kazandırılmayı bekliyor - Dailymotion Video". Dailymotion. 2021-06-14. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  4. ^ "8 asırlık kilise turizme kazandırılmayı bekliyor". Son Dakika (in Turkish). 2021-06-14. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  5. ^ "Սիվասի վերաբերյալ հետազոտություն և դաշտային աշխատանք". Հրանտ Դինք հիմնադրամ (in Armenian). Retrieved 2024-02-13.

39°54′35″N 37°56′18″E / 39.90977°N 37.93832°E / 39.90977; 37.93832