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ARMENIAN CHURCH IN TURKEY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY QUAKES
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Nov 18 2011
Armenia
ISTANBUL. - As a result of the October 23 and November 9 earthquakes
in Van, Turkey, a slight crack has appeared on the dome of Surp Khach
(Holy Cross) Armenian Church, on Akhtamar Island in Lake Van. But the
crack can easily be fixed, told Adnan Vural, the architect in charge
of the Church's restoration, Hurriyet daily of Turkey informed.
"Surp Khach withstood many disasters, in the past, too, and it is
not damaged by the quake, yet again. Nothing happened to the Church,
and there is no danger of collapse," the architect noted.
It is also informed that despite the earthquake, Surp Khach Church
of Akhtamar still has visitors.
news.am
Nov 18 2011
Armenia
ISTANBUL. - As a result of the October 23 and November 9 earthquakes
in Van, Turkey, a slight crack has appeared on the dome of Surp Khach
(Holy Cross) Armenian Church, on Akhtamar Island in Lake Van. But the
crack can easily be fixed, told Adnan Vural, the architect in charge
of the Church's restoration, Hurriyet daily of Turkey informed.
"Surp Khach withstood many disasters, in the past, too, and it is
not damaged by the quake, yet again. Nothing happened to the Church,
and there is no danger of collapse," the architect noted.
It is also informed that despite the earthquake, Surp Khach Church
of Akhtamar still has visitors.