Khachkar

Armenian for Cross-Stone, unique expression of the Armenian sculptural art, decorative and ornamental design on stone. Tradition to erect crosses in Armenia dates from the early 4-th century. Made on flagstones and on rocks, khachkars were mostly used to commemorate different occasions, like the completion of a church construction, or a military victory.

Khachkars on a rock near the Geghard Monastery, south-east of Yerevan

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