Odzun Church

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Foundation: 5-7th centuries

Location: Odzun village, Lori Province

Distance from Yerevan:  170km / 3 hours

Village of Odzun is situated above Debed Gorge on a plateau and is famous for its architectural monuments and breathtaking landscapes. Odzun Church was reconstructed in 8th century by Hovhannes III Odznetsi and got its current form of a three-navy basilica. In 19th century two small bell towers were added to the Complex.

Numerous gravestones can be found around the Church. There is a funerary monument (5-6th centurie) to the north-east of Odzun Church. 

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