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Resplendent despite years of neglect: Cappadocia's centuries-old Red Church to be restored
Resplendent despite years of neglect: Cappadocia's centuries-old Red Church to be restored
Resplendent despite years of neglect: Cappadocia's centuries-old Red Church to be restored
The central dome, supported by an octagonal base, is the most prominent architectural element of the church, featuring various types of volcanic stone. Light illuminates the interior through windows located at the base of the building. Evidence of huge lintels and precisely cut granite blocks indicate that the church served as an imperial, or funerary, chapel. The site was also a stop for pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem. AA Photo / Murat Öner Taş
Resplendent despite years of neglect: Cappadocia's centuries-old Red Church to be restored
The roof of the 1,500-year-old Red Church (Kızıl Kilise) in the central Anatolian region of Cappadocia has begun to be restored before its collapse. Officials still need more resources for the restoration of the other parts of the building, which was included in the 2008 World Monuments Watch. AA Photo / Murat Öner Taş
Resplendent despite years of neglect: Cappadocia's centuries-old Red Church to be restored
The Red Church was built during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian. Unlike other churches in the region carved from volcanic rock, the church’s structure employs traditional masonry building methods and exemplifies the high quality of craftsmanship of the area at that time. AA Photo / Murat Öner Taş
Resplendent despite years of neglect: Cappadocia's centuries-old Red Church to be restored
AA Photo / Murat Öner Taş
Resplendent despite years of neglect: Cappadocia's centuries-old Red Church to be restored
AA Photo / Murat Öner Taş
Resplendent despite years of neglect: Cappadocia's centuries-old Red Church to be restored
AA Photo / Murat Öner Taş
Resplendent despite years of neglect: Cappadocia's centuries-old Red Church to be restored
AA Photo / Murat Öner Taş
Resplendent despite years of neglect: Cappadocia's centuries-old Red Church to be restored
AA Photo / Murat Öner Taş
Resplendent despite years of neglect: Cappadocia's centuries-old Red Church to be restored
AA Photo / Murat Öner Taş
Resplendent despite years of neglect: Cappadocia's centuries-old Red Church to be restored
AA Photo / Murat Öner Taş
Resplendent despite years of neglect: Cappadocia's centuries-old Red Church to be restored
AA Photo / Murat Öner Taş
Resplendent despite years of neglect: Cappadocia's centuries-old Red Church to be restored
AA Photo / Murat Öner Taş
Resplendent despite years of neglect: Cappadocia's centuries-old Red Church to be restored
AA Photo / Murat Öner Taş
Resplendent despite years of neglect: Cappadocia's centuries-old Red Church to be restored
AA Photo / Murat Öner Taş
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