Beirut, Lebanon, Armenian Genocide Memorial Cross

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Subject:The Armenian cross has been placed 35 meters deep in the Mediterranean Sea, dedicated to the Memory of those Armenians who perished drowning in rivers and seas during the Armenian Genocide, escaping rape, abduction and torturous death by Turkish officers in 1915. The cross is located in the gulf of Junieh, north of Beirut. (view image)
Type of Memorial:Monumental Sculpture
Physical Setting:The memorial is located under water.
Tourist Amenities:No
Physical Condition:Excellent
Location:Beirut, United States

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