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  • Memorial Khachkar (Cross-stone) in Cairo, Egypt.

    TitleMemorial Khachkar (Cross-stone) in Cairo, Egypt.
    Type of MemorialMonumental Sculpture,
    Sponsor(s)Egyptian-Armenian community and the Armenian Patriarchate (Diocese) of Egypt.
    PlacementThe Khatchkar carving is fixed on the indoor wall of the St. Gregory The Illuminator, Armenian Cathedral of the Patriarchate.
    Physical SettingIndoor space and fixed to the a green marble wall.
    Tourist AmenitiesYes
    Map DesignationThe Armenian Diocese - St. Gregory The Illuminator Armenian Cathedral.
    Physical ConditionVery well preserved.
    Inscription“1915 – 1965.”
    “In the Memory of more than 1 ½ Million Victims." (Translated from Armenian).
    LocationSt. Gregory The Illuminator Armenian Cathedral, 179 Avenue Ramses, P.O. Box 48
    Cairo, Egypt
    Construction BeganEarly 1960s
    Construction Completed1965
    Dedication Date1965
    Prior Use of SiteWall of the Cathedral.
    History of OwnershipOwned by the Armenian Patriarchate of Cairo.
    Additional InformationEditorial Broad of Armenian Encyclopedia. The Armenian Question. Yerevan: 1996.

    Kourouian, Rafy. “In the land of Pharaohs." Armenian International Magazine (April 1999) pp. 52-56.
         

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