HISTORICAL BUILDINGS

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KHACHKAR TO THE ARTSAKH LIBERATION STRUGGLE


1995


Sponsor - Arthur Zakaryan

Erected in the Ring Park opposite the building of Yerevan State University. Dedicated to the First Artsakh Liberation War (1988-1994).

It is a sculptural khachkar carved from red tuff. The pedestal is made of basalt.

On the northern facade is engraved:

“IN MEMORY OF THE ARTSAKH LIBERATION STRUGGLE”

and on the southern facade:

“FROM ARTHUR ZAKARYAN - SON OF HOVHANNES FROM JUGHA.”

The surrounding area is landscaped.

It is one of the interesting examples of contemporary khachkar art.

“Scientific Research Centre of Historical and Cultural Heritage” SNCO

Yerevan Municipality


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