Armenian architecture comprises architectural works with an aesthetic or historical connection to the Armenian people. It is difficult to situate this architectural style within precise geographical or chronological limits, but many of its monuments were created in the regions of historical Armenia, the Armenian Highlands. The greatest achievement of Armenian architecture is generally agreed to be its medieval churches and seventh century churches, though there are different opinions precisely in which respects.
Image: Saint Stepanos Monasteryy
Image: Ani Surp Arak'elots Holy Apostles church South narthex 3542
Image: Insel Akdamar Աղթամար, armenische Kirche zum Heiligen Kreuz Սուրբ խաչ (um 920) (39711448964)
Image: +Mayr Ator Vagharshapat 01
The Garni Temple is the only standing Greco-Roman colonnaded building in Armenia. Built in the Ionic order, it is located in the village of Garni, in central Armenia, around 30 km (19 mi) east of Yerevan. It is the best-known structure and symbol of pre-Christian Armenia. It has been described as the "easternmost building of the Graeco-Roman world" and the only extant Greco-Roman temple in the former Soviet Union.
The temple in 2021
A painting of Tiridates III, his consort Ashkhen, and his sister Khosrovidukht by Naghash Hovnatan, early 1700s
The ruins in the early 20th century (published in 1918)