Bana Cathedral (Georgian: ბანა; Turkish: Penek Kilisesi)

            Bana (Georgian: ბანა) is a Georgian Orthodox cathedral, which is one of the most impressive examples of Georgian architecture. Located in the historical region of Tao in northeastern Turkey (Erzurum). According to one version, its construction is attributed to the 7th century, although the medieval Georgian chronicles of the 11th century indicate that the cathedral was built during the reign of King Adarnase IV of Iberia (888-923) between 881 and 923. It served as the royal Cathedral of Georgia until it was captured by the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century. Subsequently, this historical temple was transformed by the Ottoman troops into a fortress during the Crimean War. As a result of the Russian-Turkish war of 1877-1878, the cathedral was almost completely destroyed.

1. Reconstruction of the Bana Cathedral by Russian architect Anatoly Kalgin, 1907

2. The current state of the temple

Taken in: Turkey / Erzurum / Penek (show map)

Taken on: May 10, 2024

Sets appears in: • Tao-Klarjeti - Georgian historical and cultural region in north-eastern Turkey.

Groups appears in: • Orthodox Church Architecture • I know where you are

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