Home Page
 

 Genocide Memorials
 Photo Collections
 Sample Documents
 Genocide Map
 Genocide FAQ
 Encyclopedia
 Entries
 Chronology
 Site Map
 Background
 Reading
 Related
 Organizations


America and the Armenian Genocide of 1915
 

Memorial in Plovdiv, Bulgaria

   search memorials

Subject:The victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide. (view image)
Type of Memorial:Inscription, Monumental Sculpture
Sponsor(s):Local Armenian community members.
Placement:The tombstone-like monument with inscriptions and icons is attached to the wall.
Physical Setting:Flat land in the school courtyard.
Tourist Amenities:Yes
Map Designation:"Armenian School"
Physical Condition:Well preserved
Inscription:(Translation from Bulgarian) (Same text as the Armenian inscription) "MEMORIAM The grateful Armenians The Armenian population of Plovdiv Who fell in Bulgarian wars 1912 – 1913 [Inscription of names] 1915 – 1918 [Inscription of names]" [the last three lines in Armenian inscriptions is illegible as a sentence]
Location:Armenian School
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Construction Began:Late 1920’s
Construction Completed:1930
Dedication Date:September 19, 1930
Prior Use of Site:School courtyard.
Development/Construction Process:Owned by the Armenian School.


Martin Keskiskian; Photo 1988 Carlos Calvo 2733/35; T.E. 943-1104C bdigo 1230; Bs. As. Rep. Argentina
 


 
 
 
  Armenian National Institute
1140 19th Street, NW Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
 
  tel: (202) 383-9009 fax: (202) 383-9012 e-mail: ani@agmm.org
 
  Copyright © 1998-2008 Armenian National Institute. Read copyright notice and disclaimer.
 


Web site development by Web Crafter.