Shushi Cathedral Traditional Geocache
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Photo by Lilly Djaniants
The cache is placed on the area adjacent to the Ghazanchetsots Cathedral also known as the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Shushi, Artsakh.
The Ghazanchetsots Cathedral in central Shushi is a massive structure with a facade of white stone that dominates its surroundings. The freestanding belfry that stands near the front entrance was built in 1858, a decade before construction was begun on the main church. The church has seen many uses over the years, not all of which has been religious. During the period of Azeri control of the town, beginning in 1920, the church was used as a granary, as a garage, and finally as a munitions storehouse until May 9, 1992, when the Azeris retreated. The building was heavily damaged and its artwork was defaced. The Armenians has made extensive repairs during the pas few years, however, and reconstruction was completed in 2000.
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Frnepu ba gur evtug fvqr bs gur Pngurqeny haqre n cvyr bs ebpxf.