The first Armenian churches were built between the 4th and 7th century, beginning when Armenia converted to Christianity, and ending with the Arab invasion of Armenia. The early churches were mostly simple basilicas, but some with side apses. By the fifth century the typical cupola cone in the center had become widely used. By the seventh century, centrally planned churches had been built and a more complicated niched buttress and radiating Hrip'simé style had formed. By the time of the Arab invasion, most of what we now know as classical Armenian architecture had formed. COUNT 5
QSN1 When were early Armenian Christian churches built? ANS1 between the 4th and 7th century QSN2 In which century did Armenia become Christian? ANS2 4th QSN3 What radiating style are some Armenian churches built with? ANS3 Hrip'simé QSN4 When were Armenian churches built with center cupola cones? ANS4 fifth century QSN5 When were Armenian churches built with niched buttresses? ANS5 seventh century