Yererouk Basilica

Yererouk Basilica, also known as Yererouk Temple, is a 5th-century Armenian church and one of the oldest surviving monuments of Armenian architecture. It stands near the village of Anipemza in Shirak Province, only 8 km east of Ani, one of Armenia’s former capitals. Built on the site of a pagan altar, it is regarded as one of the earliest Christian structures in Armenia. The basilica is currently included on Armenia’s tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage status.