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    A khachkar (also spelled as khatchkar) or Armenian cross-stone (Armenian: խաչքար, pronounced [χɑtʃʰˈkʰɑɾ], խաչ xačʿ "cross" + քար kʿar "stone") is a carved...
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    The Armenian Khachkar is a khachkar and monument dedicated to the victims of genocide, installed outside the Colorado State Capitol, in Denver. The memorial...
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    000 funerary monuments. The tombstones consisted mainly of thousands of khachkars—uniquely decorated cross-stones characteristic of medieval Christian Armenian...
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  • Antelias, Lebanon A khachkar in Sanahin A modern, Amenaprkich-type, khachkar in Novi Sad, Serbia (1993) A large 13th-century khachkar at Gandzasar Monastery...
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    Akob Aghi khachkar (Armenian: Ակոբ Աղի խաչքար) is a khachkar located just northeast of the village of Hayravank along the southwest shores of Lake Sevan...
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    Noravank (section Khachkars)
    with khachkars and representations of doves in relief. The complex has several surviving khachkars. The most intricate of them all is a 1308 khachkar by...
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    Cathedral 1948 Armenian stonework on the walls A khachkar Another khachkar An Amenaprkitch-style khachkar List of Armenian Patriarchs of Jerusalem Hethum...
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    archbishop, who was from Syunik, installed a new khachkar (Armenian cross-stone) instead of the khachkar on the head of the pillar, which is still standing...
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    Commemorate 1700th Anniversary of Christianity in Armenia with Concert and Khachkar Dedication". The Armenian Reporter. 20 October 2001. Archived from the...
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    century with huge khachkar monument behind. Huge khachkar monument behind Artavazik Church of the 13th century Pillar style khachkar with a Maltese Cross...
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    Armenian existence in Turkey, including churches and monasteries, libraries, khachkars, and animal and place names, have been systematically erased, beginning...
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    1998 Khachkars in Talin Cathedral, 9th century Mughni Church, 986Khachkar Goris, 991 Vagharshapat, 996 Haghpat Monastery, 1023 1056 Khachkar of Queen...
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  • the oldest Armenian church in the United Kingdom Armenian cross-stone (Khachkar) in Plaza Armenia in Montevideo, Uruguay Armenian genocide in culture Ben...
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    is one of the most common symbols in Armenian architecture, carved on khachkars and on walls of churches. In medieval Armenian culture, the eternity sign...
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    of Ani. The same symbol can be found on Armenian carpets, cross-stones (khachkar) and in medieval manuscripts, as well as on modern monuments as a symbol...
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  • North Caucasus and Armenians From Armenian խաչ khach, meaning cross (cf. khachkar). Khatchik is also an Armenian given name coming from the same root. Kharkhuwa...
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    Haghpat's. The complex belongs to the Armenian Apostolic Church with numerous khachkars (stones with elaborate engravings representing a cross) and bishop gravesites...
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    crucifix from South Cerney, England, (12th century) Armenian stone-cross or Khachkar from the Noratus cemetery in Armenia, (1225 AD) Items from the tomb of...
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    Houtem Jaarmarkt Istrian scale Jem Karagöz and Hacivat Kelaghayi Keşkek Khachkar Kihnu culture Kırkpınar Klapa Lithuanian cross crafting Kvevri wine La...
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    both traditional styles and new innovations. Ornately carved Armenian Khachkars were developed during this time. Many new cities and churches were built...
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    (Armenian: Նորատուսի գերեզմանատուն) is a medieval cemetery with many early khachkars located in the village of Noratus, Gegharkunik Province near Gavar and...
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  • depicting genocides, including The Promise. In addition, he received a khachkar, made by Hrach Gukasyan and commissioned by the Arpa International Film...
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  • Skopje 63.5 m,announced in 2022 Wayside cross Lithuanian cross crafting Khachkar Cross of Sacrifice "Vallyachan Mala – St. George Forane Church". Retrieved...
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    Armenian khachkars in the form of individual Armenian letters in Oshakan, Armenia...
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    Noratus cemetery, a medieval Armenian cemetery with a large number of early khachkars. The cemetery has the largest cluster of khachkars in the country....
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    from Chichen Itza, Mexico Seljuk Gök Medrese in Tokat, Turkey A famous khachkar at Goshavank Armenia Diamond blade and bit method: 3D carved slate and...
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    Province. Bri Yeghtsi Monastery (13th century) that centres on embedded khachkars, unique-to-Armenia stone memorials with engraved crosses. The monastery...
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    Historical heritage sites in and around the village include a 13th-century khachkar, an 18th/19th-century cemetery, an 18th/19th-century bridge, a 19th-century...
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    Pennsylvania Personalized gravestone inscription, Berwick, PA Gravestone rubbing Khachkar Mausoleum Megalith Murder stone Sarcophagus Scottish gravestones The Devil's...
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    around 30 Ossetian volunteers fought on the Armenian side. In May 2011, a khachkar was inaugurated in the village of Vank in memory of 14 Kuban Cossacks who...
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