Kosh

The Kosh complex comprises two churches, one of which is a three-aisled basilica of rather rough workmanship, with a roof of just two slopes of oriental type and large square windows (reminiscent of those of civil buildings). Inside, the differing spacing of the arches of the nave reveals a search for centrality. The other church, which was part of the monastery of St. Stephen (7th c.), is barrel-vaulted with ribs and has lightening amphorae at the haunches. On the top of the hill overlooking the two churches stands a fortress that served as a refuge for the population, with the characteristic quadrangular plan and four towers projecting only on the east and west sides. The plinth is in black basalt and contrasts strongly with the upper part in red tuff.