A 7th-century church built to endureSourced
Built in 618.
Still standing through centuries of earthquakes.
Armenia's Saint Hripsime Church has remained largely intact since 618. It has not suffered major earthquake damage. Researchers attribute its stability to features including thick masonry, a low centre of gravity and supports around the dome.
A long life
written into stone.
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