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at the end of the 14th century. It revived in the 16th and 17th centuries, but the artistic heights of the 14th century were never achieved again. Today, the tradition still remains, and one can still see khachkar carvers in some parts of
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About 40,000 khachkars survive today. Most of them are free standing, though those recording donations are usually built into monastery walls. The following three khachkars are believed to be the finest examples of the art form:
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were erected for the salvation of the soul of either a living or a deceased person. Otherwise they were intended to commemorate a military victory, the construction of a church, or as a form of protection from natural disasters.
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In December 2015 we unveiled the Khachkar Memorial (Stone-Cross) in Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin in remembrance of the Armenian Genocide "MEZ YEGHERN" and in dedication to the massive destruction that took place 102 years
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A large portion of khachkars, which were created in historic Armenia and surrounding regions, in modern times are now located in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Iran. As a result of systematic eradication of khachkars in
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One source says that khachkars are being damaged, neglected, or moved in Armenia. Reasons cited for moving these khachkars include; decoration, to create new holy places, or to make space for new burials.
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Armenian khachkars have been acquired or donated to many museums or temporarily represented at significant exhibitions all around the world such as at the
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According to one count, there are nearly 30 khachkars on public locations in France. Some 20 khachkars are located in
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Lavash, the preparation, meaning and appearance of traditional bread as an expression of culture in Armenia
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smashed the khachkars with sledgehammers in December 2005. The destruction of khachkars was despite a 2000
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There are hundreds of khachkars worldwide, many of which are memorials to commemorate the victims of the
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was in a graveyard. However, Armenian gravestones take many other forms, and only a minority are
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The famous 13th century Armenian-inscribed double khachkars of the Memorial Bell-Tower of the
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with a known date was carved in 879 (though earlier, cruder, examples exist). Erected in
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A khachkar behind the cathedral in Echmiadzin, Armenia. Place of origin is unknown.
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Performance of the Armenian epic of 'Daredevils of Sassoun' or 'David of Sassoun
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Since 2010, khachkars, their symbolism and craftsmanship are inscribed in the
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A number of good examples have been transferred to the Historical Museum in
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Armenian intellectuals blast 'barbaric' destruction of Nakhchivan monuments
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order demanding their protection, in what has been termed "the worst
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The art of carving khachkars has witnessed a rebirth as a symbol of
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Armenian cross-stones art. Symbolism and craftsmanship of Khachkars
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Armenian cross-stones art. Symbolism and craftsmanship of Khachkars
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Armenian cross-stones art. Symbolism and craftsmanship of Khachkars
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A modern khachkar at Sourp Kevork church- Beirut, Lebanon (2016)
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The Grove Encyclopedia of Medieval Art and Architecture. —
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A modern Amenaprkich-type khatchkar with two others at the
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bearing a cross, and often with additional motifs such as
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UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage elements in Armenia
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Photos of 15th/16th CE khatchkars near Bitlis, Turkey
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Anatoli L. Yakobson. Armenian Khachkars, Moscow, 1986
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Archived from 948: 759:Armenian Catholicossate of Cilicia 25: 1719: 1549: 1267:"Chaczkar stanął w Białymstoku". 526:or the Special Exhibition of the 1637:Kochari, traditional group dance 1512: 1055:from the original on 2021-12-22. 832:, decorated with Khachkar motifs 794: 782: 770: 750: 726: 707: 691: 671: 651: 636: 624: 507:, which is home to an important 1483: 1394: 1369: 1340: 1312: 1300: 1289: 1275: 1260: 1242: 1214: 1188: 1164: 1144: 1126: 1105: 1083: 1075:. March 6, 2019. Archived from 1059: 1041: 1019: 498:Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin 435:Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic 1653:St. Thaddeus Apostle Monastery 1401:Castle, Stephen (2006-05-30). 1180:. May 15, 2015. Archived from 1097:. 5 March 2019. Archived from 994: 939: 930: 909: 896: 887: 457:carver's workshop in downtown 391:The Holy Redeemer khachkar in 340:revival after liberation from 206: 13: 1: 854: 1354:. 2006-05-25. 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Index

Khachkars
Kaçkar Mountains
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Goshavank
Armenia
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Europe and North America
List
Armenian
[χɑtʃʰˈkʰɑɾ]
stele
rosettes
medieval
Christian
Armenian art
UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Dadivank Monastery

Cathedral of Saint James, Jerusalem
cross
rosette
solar disc
grapes
pomegranates
cornice
biblical

Etchmiadzin

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