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America and the Armenian Genocide of 1915
 

Memorial in Abadan, Iran.

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Subject:The victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide. (view image)
Type of Memorial:Monumental Sculpture
Sponsor(s):Local Iranian-Armenian community members and institutions.
Placement:Freestanding sculptural work; located in the courtyard of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Physical Setting:Enclosed courtyard on flat land.
Tourist Amenities:No
Map Designation:Armenian Apostolic Church.
Physical Condition:Its preset condition has been unknown since the Iran-Iraq War (1980-89)as the city was heavily bombed.
Location:Armenian Apostolic Church
Abadan, Khozestan Iran
Construction Completed:1965
Dedication Date:1965
Development/Construction Process:The monument consists of a three-dimensional image of a woman holding her child in her arms; it is carved on stone and fixed to a bronze frame attached to the wall.
History of Ownership:Owned by the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Additional Information:‘Alik’ daily magazine, Tehran.


Vacheh Haghnazarian
 


 
 
 
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