Abadan, Iran, Armenian Genocide Memorial
| 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; located in the courtyard of St Karapet Armenian Apostolic Church. |
| Physical Setting: | Enclosed courtyard on flat land. |
| Tourist Amenities: | No |
| Map Designation: | Armenian Apostolic Church |
| Physical Condition: | Well kept. The monument and the neighboring church were damaged during the Iran-Iraq war but were renovated soon after hostilities ended. |
| Location: | St Karapet Armenian Apostolic Church Abadan, Khozestan Iran |
| Construction Completed: | 1966 |
| Dedication Date: | 1966 |
| Development/Construction Process: | The monument consists of a three-dimensional image of a woman holding her child in her arms; it is carved on stone and fixed to a bronze frame attached to the wall. |
| History of Ownership: | Owned by the Armenian Apostolic Church. |
| Additional Information: | ‘Alik’ daily magazine, Tehran. |
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