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North Macedonia

Church of St. John at Kaneo

13th-century Macedonian Orthodox church on cliff

Time Periods

Paleolithic

Paleolithic

Mesolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

Chalcolithic

Bronze Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Iron Age

Classical Period

Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Industrial Period

Industrial Period

Contemporary Period

Contemporary Period

Location

About

The Church of Saint John at Kaneo is a significant archaeological site located in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Perched on a cliff overlooking Lake Ohrid, this 13th-century Macedonian Orthodox church is dedicated to John of Patmos. Though the exact construction date remains unknown, it is believed to have been built before the rise of the Ottoman Empire, around the 13th century. The church features a cruciform architectural plan and houses a wooden iconostasis. Notable frescoes, including a depiction of Christ Pantocrator on the dome, were uncovered during restoration in 1964. These frescoes add to the church's cultural and historical significance, reflecting Byzantine artistic influences and religious traditions of the region. The church remains a testament to the architectural and artistic achievements of its era.

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Archaeological Features

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Religious and Ritual Structures

Churches

Artistic and Decorative Features

Frescoes

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Country
North Macedonia
Source
Wikipedia