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Zvartnots Cathedral: Armenia's Lost Architectural Wonder
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral, a 7th-century Armenian architectural masterpiece that stood for just 300 years before collapsing. Built by Catholicos Nerses III the Builder, its circular design and massive stone-carved eagles once inspired even Byzantine Emperor Constans II. Lucas explains how Soviet-era excavations in the early 20th century uncovered the cathedral's foundations, revealing intricate carvings of pomegranates and grapevines. The conversation touches on theories of its collapse—earthquake or structural flaw—and its modern legacy as…
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