The historicalArmenian Evangelical Church (Turkish:Ermeni Protestan Kilisesi,Armenian:Հայաստանեայց Աւետարանական Եկեղեցի) is anArmenian Evangelical church located in the centre of theTurkish town ofElazığ (Mamuretül-Aziz), next toKharpert. After being abandoned due to theArmenian genocide, it has been used as a public toilet.
It was built in the 19th century and constituted the headquarters of this church for Elazığ. After theArmenian Genocide which began in 1915, the church was used as theArpaci Powder Industry Fabrique, then as a playground for children, and marketplace and shelter for animals. Despite its Armenian identity it was described as an "historical Assyrian church" by the Turkish authorities in 1973. In 2007, the Turkish state announced it will turn the church into a hospital, but as of 2014 no change has been made. Because of its location in the centre of Elazığ, it is used as parking lot for cars.
Interior frescoes ofJesus andMary are heavily damaged but can still be seen. The entrance is damaged and there is no roof left.
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