St. Mary Church (East of Assyria)

Address:
Qods street of Urmia city, West Azerbaijan, Iran
St. Mary Church (East of Assyria)
  • St. Mary Church (East of Assyria)
  • St. Mary Church (East of Assyria)
  • St. Mary Church (East of Assyria)
  • St. Mary Church (East of Assyria)
  • St. Mary Church (East of Assyria)
  • St. Mary Church (East of Assyria)
  • St. Mary Church (East of Assyria)
About: St. Mary Church (East of Assyria)

St. Mary Church, currently known as Sharq-e Assur (West of Assur), lies in Qods street, Urmia City, and is one of the unique historical monuments of Assyrian People in Urmia. 
The present view of the church belongs to Sasanid period which contains interesting vaults and beautiful symmetrization is comparable with the architecture of Sasanid fire temples. According to Assyrian and Christian authors, this monument used to be a fire temple and one of the famous temples of Zoroastrians. 
St. Mary Church has been refurbished several times and made asymmetric. It seems that the first refurbishment was done in 642 AD at the instigation of the then Sultan's sister of China. In 1963 and 1964, a new tower was added to the church, and the church was refurbished.

General Specifications
Name
St. Mary Church (East of Assyria)
Age
Sassanid era
Restoration
The last restoration was during the years 1963-1964 (1342-1343 solar calendar)
Special features
Has very impressive vaults and totally beautiful symmetry. On a par with the architecture of Sassanid fire temples.
Suggestions
Duration of visit
Half an hour
Access route
Address
Qods street of Urmia city, West Azerbaijan, Iran
Facilities
Access to vehicles
Parking
WC
Residence
Restaurant
Buffet
Network coverage
St. Mary Church (East of Assyria)
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