The Armenian Church on Moun Zion began to be built in 1975 but was never completed because of a dispute with the municipality.

According to local tradition, one can see the remains of the house of Caiaphas, the high priest who interrogated Jesus below the church. The site is officially closed to the public, but I might be able to set up a tour of the complex via a mechanism called “bakshish.”.. 😉

The complex inside bears unique remains of a first-century complex, possibly the house of the high priest, and a section of a street from the Byzantine period.  The Armenians also claim to have identified the house of Annas, the Father-in-law of Caiaphas, who also questioned Jesus.

For a full appreciation of the site it is recommended to combine it with a guided day tour of Jerusalem.