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Archaeologists Uncover One of the World's Oldest Christian Churches in Armenia Dating to 350 AD

Oct 14, 2024, 03:56 AM

Archaeologists have uncovered one of the world's oldest Christian churches in Armenia. The discovery was made by a team from the University of Münster and Armenia's National Academy of Sciences at the Artaxata site in the Ararat Plain. The remains of the church date back to the fourth century, around 350 AD, making it a significant find in the study of early Christianity.

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Armenian government to declare newly discovered church a national heritage site by end of 2024?

Christian•Armenia•University of Münster•National Academy of Sciences•Artaxata•Ararat Plain•Christianity

Resolution / Starting Odds

Yes • 50%

No • 50%

Official announcements from the Armenian government or National Heritage Ministry

Major archaeological journal to feature Armenian church discovery by mid-2025?

Christian•Armenia•University of Münster•National Academy of Sciences•Artaxata•Ararat Plain•Christianity

Resolution / Starting Odds

No • 50%

Yes • 50%

Publications in major archaeological journals such as Antiquity or Journal of Archaeological Science

Significant new insights into early Christian architecture from Armenian church discovery by end of 2025?

Christian•Armenia•University of Münster•National Academy of Sciences•Artaxata•Ararat Plain•Christianity

Resolution / Starting Odds

No • 50%

Yes • 50%

Academic papers or conferences presenting new insights or findings

First international organization to recognize Armenian church discovery as globally important by end of 2025?

Christian•Armenia•University of Münster•National Academy of Sciences•Artaxata•Ararat Plain•Christianity

Resolution / Starting Odds

World Monuments Fund • 25%

International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) • 25%

UNESCO • 25%

Other • 25%

Official recognition announcements from organizations like UNESCO or World Monuments Fund

Next significant archaeological discovery related to early Christianity in Armenia by end of 2025?

Christian•Armenia•University of Münster•National Academy of Sciences•Artaxata•Ararat Plain•Christianity

Resolution / Starting Odds

Other • 25%

Another ancient church • 25%

Christian artifacts • 25%

Ancient manuscripts • 25%

Reports from archaeological teams or academic publications

Primary focus of future research on Armenian church site by end of 2025?

Christian•Armenia•University of Münster•National Academy of Sciences•Artaxata•Ararat Plain•Christianity

Resolution / Starting Odds

Architectural analysis • 25%

Cultural impact • 25%

Religious significance • 25%

Historical context • 25%

Research publications or announcements from the University of Münster or Armenia's National Academy of Sciences