Assen, Netherlands, Armenian Genocide Memorial Khachkar
| Subject: | The victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide. (view image) |
| Type of Memorial: | Monumental Sculpture |
| Sponsor(s): | Local Armenian community members and institutions. |
| Architect/Designer/Artist: | “Khatchkar” brought from Armenia – sculptor Norig Zilinjan |
| Placement: | Freestanding sculptural work in a Dutch cemetery. |
| Physical Setting: | Public Dutch cemetery. |
| Tourist Amenities: | No |
| Map Designation: | Assen’s Main Cemetery |
| Physical Condition: | Well preserved. |
| Location: | Main public cemetery Assen, Netherlands |
| Construction Began: | End of 1999 |
| Construction Completed: | 2000 |
| Dedication Date: | April 24, 2000 |
| Opening Date: | April 24, 2001 |
| Prior Use of Site: | Cemetery. |
| Development/Construction Process: | The Khatchkar (cross-stone) consists of three upper niches, a central cross, and a lower icon of eternity. It has been sanctified through a religious ceremony. The project was initated by Assen Armenian community leader Nicolai Romashuk Hairabedian. |
| History of Ownership: | Owned by the Armenian Apostolic Church. |
| Commemorative Activities: | Sanctification by Armenian Apostolic Church of Netherlands in the presence of member of the church and the parliament from Armenia & Netherlands. |
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