Armenian Khachkar Explained

Armenian Khachkar
Location:Colorado State Capitol, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Type:Khachkar
Dedicated:2015
Dedicated To:Victims of genocide
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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 was dedicated in 2015.[1] It was defaced in May 2020 as part of the George Floyd protests.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Grounds . State of Colorado . February 10, 2020 . October 17, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201017130702/https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/coloradocapitolart/grounds . live .
  2. Web site: Armenian Genocide Memorial in Denver part of mass vandalism at Colorado State Capitol . Public Radio of Armenia . August 4, 2020 . June 13, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200613194750/https://en.armradio.am/2020/05/31/armenian-genocide-memorial-in-denver-part-of-mass-vandalism-at-colorado-state-capitol/ . live .

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