St. Poghos-Petros Church

St. Poghos-Petros Church of Shalva was constructed of rough stones held together with lime mortar. A large number of khachkars and tombstones were reused as building stones for the church’s walls, including three with Armenian inscriptions dated to the 17th century. Construction of a new complex adjacent to the church began between April and July of 2022. Recently, the appearance of new facilities and vehicles in the area raises the possibility that the construction will encroach more immediately on the site of the church.