search
Archaeology Discoveries of archaeology History based on archaeology Disciplines of archaeology Region of Studies in archaeology Archaeological related Methods Museum's Collections in Worldwide
Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe
Archaeology >> Heritage sites>> Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe
 
    Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe
Location Poitou-Charentes Region
   
Country France
   
Year of Research 1983
   
Culture

  • The Romanesque Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, begun in the mid 11th century, contains many beautiful 11th- and 12th-century murals which are still in a remarkable state of preservation.

  • It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.

    • Since 1979, its remains were considered a World Heritage Site
    		•


                       + Latest Archaeology Updates  + Importance and applicability  + Famous Archaeologists  + Museums Collections
                       + World Heritage Sites  + World History Monuments  + Archaeological Organizations  + World Archaeology survey
                       + Movies based on Archaeology  + Frequently Asked Questions  + Archaeological Resources  + Glossary terms
                       + Archaeological Abbreviations  + Articles based on Archaeology  + Gallery Collections  + Contact Us  + Tell a Friend
                       + Site Map  + Car Shipping
    Copyright Greatarchaeology 2010