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 | | Description (Typology, Period, Actual Use) | Church converted to mosque, built between 1955 and 1960 above ancient church curved out of a rock. The old subterranean church was built probably in the medieval time and is mentioned as "St.Maria Della Cava" by latin pilgrims. It probably originally served as a Hermitage or Pagan Tomb. Its frescoes are no longer visible. The newer church is solidly built of cut stone. |
Structure: Very Good | Facade: Very Good | Roof: Very Good | Interior: Very Good | Decoration: Very Good | Mass: Preserved | Humidity: Non Existing | | Comments: |
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Building Materials
Technical Details/Materials Used |
Walls: Cut Stone | Roof: Dome/Vaults | Floors: mosaic | Doors: Wood | Windows: Steel/Wood | |
Icons: Not Available | Hagiography: Not Available | Michrap: Yes | Small Signs: Yes |
Architect Plans: No | Cadastral Elements: Not Available |
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Proposed Protection Measures |
The cave church has been plastered with cement in various places and needs to be protected from the elements as it has no windows. |
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