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America and the Armenian Genocide of 1915
 

Memorial Khachar (Cross-Stone) in Urumieh, Iran.

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Subject:The victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide.
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:Enclosed courtyard – flat land.
Tourist Amenities:No
Map Designation:Armenian Apostolic Church
Physical Condition:Current condition is unknown.
Location:Armenian Apostolic Church
Urumieh, Azerbaijan Iran
Construction Completed:1970s
Prior Use of Site:Courtyard of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Development/Construction Process:The monument probably consists of a Khatchkar "Cross-Stone."
History of Ownership:Owned by the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Additional Information: ‘Alik’ daily magazine, Tehran.
 


 
 
 
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