| Subject: | The victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide. (view image) |
| Type of Memorial: | Inscription, Monumental Sculpture |
| Sponsor(s): | The Catholicate of All Armenians and the Holy Edjmiadsin Cathedral |
| Architect/Designer/Artist: | Rafayel Israelian |
| Placement: | Freestanding, sculptural object in the large courtyard surrounding the main Armenian Apostolic Cathedral. |
| Physical Setting: | Flat land. |
| Tourist Amenities: | Yes |
| Map Designation: | "Saint Mary Mother Cathedral" |
| Physical Condition: | Very 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] |
| Location: | Saint Mary Mother Cathedral
Edjmiadsin, Armavir Province Armenia |
| Construction Began: | 1965 |
| Construction Completed: | 1965 |
| Dedication Date: | 1965 (religious ceremony; no official dedication) |
| Prior Use of Site: | Courtyard of the cathedral |
| Development/Construction Process: | The monument consists of four khachkars (cross-stones) flanked by an eagle. |
| History of Ownership: | Owned by the Armenian Apostolic Church, Holy See of Edjmiadsin (Mother Cathedral of Armenia). |
| Commemorative Activities: | Annual religious commemoration on April 24th |
| Additional Information: | Editorial Board of Armenian Encyclopedia. The Armenian Question. Yerevan: 1996. |
