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America and the Armenian Genocide of 1915
 

Memorial Khachkar (Cross-stone) in Alfortville, France

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Subject:In the memory of 1,500,00 Armenians, victim of the genocide ordered by the Turkish government in 1915.
Type of Memorial:Inscription, Monumental Sculpture
Sponsor(s):City of Alfortville & individual sponsors
Architect/Designer/Artist:Khachkar brought from Armenia – artist unknown
Placement:The Khatchkar is a freestanding sculptural work.
Physical Setting:In the urban fabric, in the square formerly named Carnot, renamed "Achtarak" after the inauguration of the genocide monument. The place is located on an uphill street.
Tourist Amenities:Yes
Map Designation:Place d’Achtarak or Ashtarak Square
Physical Condition:Very well preserved.
Inscription:In the memory of the 1,500,000 Armenian victims of the genocide ordered by the Turkish government in 1915. (Translated from Armenian and French).
Location:Place d’Achtarak
Alfortville, Paris France
Construction Began:Early 1980s
Construction Completed:1984
Dedication Date:April 1984
Prior Use of Site:Public property – urban space
 


 
 
 
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