Montevideo, Uruguay, Armenian Genocide Memorial
| Subject: | The victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide. (view image) |
| Type of Memorial: | Inscription, Monumental Sculpture |
| Sponsor(s): | Armenian community of Montevideo. |
| Architect/Designer/Artist: | Architect: Kh. Vardanian; Sculptor: N. Hounanian; Nerses Ounanian |
| Placement: | Freestanding sculpture of a figure on a circular pedestal. |
| Physical Setting: | Erected in the courtyard of the Armenian Church. Flat land. |
| Tourist Amenities: | Yes |
| Map Designation: | "Diocese Igresia Armenia del Urugua" or "Armenian Church of Montevideo." |
| Physical Condition: | Well preserved. |
| Inscription: | "1915 – 1975 April 24 In memory of one million Armenian martyrs victims of the genocide committed by the Turkish government in 1915." (Translated from Spanish). |
| Location: | Diocese Iglesia Armenia del Urugua, 2842/45, Avenida Agraciada, Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Construction Began: | Early 1970s |
| Construction Completed: | 1975 |
| Dedication Date: | April 24, 1975 |
| Prior Use of Site: | Church courtyard. |
| History of Ownership: | Owned by the Armenian Church & the Armenian community. |
| Additional Information: | Editorial Broad of Armenian Encyclopedia. The Armenian Question. Yerevan: 1996. |
Martin Keskiskian, Photo 1993 Carlos Calvo 2733/35; T.E. 943-1104C bdigo 1230; Bs. As. Rep. Argentina
