Armenian Frescoes, a photo from Van, East Anatolia

Photographer's Note

An interior view of the Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross, on Akdamar Island (Aghtamar) in Lake Van, located in south eastern Turkey. There is some writing on the wall at right and it superficially resembles Thai, Burmese or Sri Lankan Script. I cannot read it. It dates from 921 AD.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_of_the_Holy_Cross,_Aghtamar

NickVu, pierrefonds, ikeharel, jhm, Fis2, pajaran, Ilonka1974, COSTANTINO, jemaflor, Royaldevon, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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holmertz (102846) 2021-10-06 5:26

Hello Chris,
As far as I remember this church was closed for renovations when I visited Akdamar in 1974. The paintings are very nice so it was a pity I didn't see them. The writing I can find looks very much like Armenian (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenian_alphabet).
Regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (114608) 2021-10-06 5:33

Bonjour Chris,

La croix attire le regard. La prise de vue permet de voir les dйtails des fresques. La lumiиre environnante met en valeur les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journйe.

Pierre

lousat (139362) 2021-10-06 8:36

Hi Chris,very interesting post from this armenian cathedral in the Van region,very old frescoes taken in a perfect way,some parts are gone but what remains is enough to undertand the style. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

jhm (211736) 2021-10-06 8:48

Hello Chris,

The old frescoes are still nice to look at .
Maybe later a good restoration would are welcome
But your picture are splendid made.
Excellent sharp and clear.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Fis2 (170945) 2021-10-06 10:01

Witaj Chris!
Amazing frescoes, view is impressive.
TFS.
Good POV, colors and sharpness, I love it.
Best regards.
Krzysztof

pajaran (116065) 2021-10-06 10:34

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepe stare freske, dobro pokazane sa lepim bojama i kontrastom.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.

Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja

Silvio1953 (221781) 2021-10-06 11:17

Ciao Chris, great view of fantastic frescoes, wonderful colors, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Ilonka1974 (10307) 2021-10-06 11:31

Hi Chris,
An excellent photo of this old and beautiful fresco.
Very well done.
Best regards
Janusz

ifege (48253) 2021-10-06 23:07

Hi Chris
Another good Armenian one from the Van area with different frescoes to we are used to seeing.
Our new premier is already speeding up easing of restrictions - will that be a disaster?
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (116674) 2021-10-06 23:35

Hello dear Chris and have a nice day
original version
impressive interior view
of the american Cathedral
of the Holy cross
I like photos like this one
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (147300) 2021-10-06 23:42

Hi chris,
interesting frescose well presented, good sharpness and colors rendering, tfs.

Gerrit (62042) 2021-10-07 3:50

Hello Chris,
Wonderful old frescoes, wheatered but still very strong in a good context.
thanks and regards,
Gerrit

Royaldevon (85932) 2021-10-09 1:49

Hello Chris,

The frescoes are very sharply photographed, with a good sense of depth, created by the darker colours shown by the paintings on the right.
The style is very distinctive!
I think those eyes might strike fear or obedience into the hearts of worshippers!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

mkamionka (74637) 2021-10-19 8:21

Hi Chris,
Amazing to realize the old Byzantine past of this area. I wonder how the presence of Europe would look like if the Ottoman Empire didn't take over this peninsula.
Great reportage from less frequently visited area of Turkey,
M

mcmtanyel (68707) 2021-10-31 20:27

Hello Chris,
These ancient frescoes are very well photographed. I like the presence of the cross in the lower left.
Regards,
MT

jmdias (115342) 2021-11-02 11:04

chris

we can notice the black lines of the shapes of these saints were more strong than the ink used in the other colors. nice view of this so old sample of art. a miracle we can see it today.

take care

jorge