Armenian eternity sign
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The Armenian eternity sign or Arevakhach’ is an ancient Armenian national symbol and a symbol of the national identity of the Armenians. It is one of the most common symbols in Armenian architecture,
Armenian soldier from Lchashen, 15-14th centuries BC. Reconstructed by Prof. A. D. Tchagharian in Sardarabat Museum
Saint Hripsime Church, Vagharshapat (7th century)
5-arched eternity sign on the Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God, Harichavank Monastery, near Artik (13th-century)
Makaravank, near Achajur (10th century)
Khachkar
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A khachkar or Armenian cross-stone is a carved, memorial stele bearing a cross, and often with additional motifs such as rosettes, interlaces, and botanical motifs. Khachkars are characteristic of med
Armenian eternity sign
…Armenian national symbol and a symbol of the national identity of the Armenians. It 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 symbolized the concept of everlasting, celestial life. From the 1st century…
Khachkar at Goshavank, carved in 1291 by Poghos
A 15th century khachkar at the Armenian Cathedral of Saint James, Jerusalem
Two 16th century Julfa khachkars in Etchmiadzin, removed from the Julfa graveyard before its destruction by Azerbaijan.
Khachkars appear in large numbers in the Noratus cemetery.