Church of Pekrasheni (Region of Artaani)
Church of Pekrasheni (Georg. ფექრაშენის ეკლესია Tur. Gülyüzü kilisesi) – Georgian Orthodox basilica-plan church, built near Lake of Chrdili (modern Childir) (Georg. ჩრდილი), in the historical region of Georgia – Artaani (Georg. არტაანი), Turkey. According to the stylistic and architectural features, the church can be dated to the second half of the 10th century.
The temple is heavily damaged, but some walls and interesting details have been preserved. Stone facades and walls were decorated with arches. The capitals with beautiful floral ornaments have been preserved in the interior. The eastern wall of the temple, decorated with powerful triangular niches, is currently partially destroyed. The only surviving niche is completed by an arch in the form of a shell. Unfortunately, the remaining space of the church has been turned into a womb.
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