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  • Memorial Khachkar (Cross-stone) in Edjmiadsin, Armenia

    TitleMemorial Khachkar (Cross-stone) in Edjmiadsin, Armenia
    Type of MemorialInscription, Monumental Sculpture,
    Sponsor(s)The Catholicate of All Armenians and the Holy Edjmiadsin Cathedral
    Architect/Designer/ArtistRafayel Israelian
    PlacementFreestanding, sculptural object in the large courtyard surrounding the main Armenian Apostolic Cathedral.
    Physical SettingFlat land.
    Tourist AmenitiesYes
    Map Designation"Saint Mary Mother Cathedral"
    Physical ConditionVery well preserved.
    Inscription"Genocide Monument 1915, Hajen, Edessa [Urfa], Zeytun, Musaler [Musa Dagh], Van, Shadagh, Shabin-Karahisar, Marash, Sardarapat, Sasun" [Major sites of the Armenian Genocide]
    LocationSaint Mary Mother Cathedral
    Edjmiadsin, Armavir Province Armenia
    Construction Began1965
    Construction Completed1965
    Dedication Date1965 (religious ceremony; no official dedication)
    Prior Use of SiteCourtyard of the cathedral
    History of OwnershipOwned by the Armenian Apostolic Church, Holy See of Edjmiadsin (Mother Cathedral of Armenia).
    Additional InformationEditorial Board of Armenian Encyclopedia. The Armenian Question. Yerevan: 1996.
     

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