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America and the Armenian Genocide of 1915
 

Memorial in Ahvaz, 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 in the courtyard of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Physical Setting:Located in an enclosed courtyard on flat land.
Tourist Amenities:No
Map Designation:Armenian Apostolic Church
Physical Condition:Current condition has been unknown since the Iran-Iraq War (1980-89), as the city was heavily bombed.
Location:Armenian Apostolic Church
Ahvaz, Khozestan Iran
Construction Completed:1970s
Prior Use of Site:Courtyard of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Development/Construction Process:Most probably it consists of a Khachkar.
History of Ownership:Owned by the Armenian Apostolic Church.

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