It was built in the 19th century and constituted the headquarters of this church for Elazig . After the Armenian Genocide , the church was used as the '' Arpaci '' 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 Elazig , it is used as parking lot for cars and as a public toilet
Armenian Genocide
Armenian Genocide
Armenian Evangelical Church, Elâzığ