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Dedicated to the memory of the innocent victims of Aintab from 1915. (translated from Armenian).
Location
Yerevan-Masis Highway, Aintab memorial Complex Aintab, 37700 Armenia
Construction Began
March 2001
Construction Completed
October 2001
Prior Use of Site
Before 1915, Aintab was the home to many Armenians. Following the Armenian Genocide, the area that the memorial now lies on was an empty stretch of land. Between 1984 and March 2001, the area was the location of the 1921 Self Defense Battle of Aintab Memorial. The Fountain -Memorial is now located adjacent to the Self Defense Battle of Aintab Memorial.
Additional Information
"Hay Aintab," Yerevan, 2000.
V.M. Harutunyan, "Biography of Contemporary Artists," Yerevan, 2001.