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
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.
Goshavank
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Goshavank is a 12–13th-century Armenian monastery located in the village of Gosh in the Tavush Province of Armenia. The monastery which has remained in relatively good condition also houses one of the
Khachkar
…The Holy Redeemer khachkar in Haghpat (see gallery), carved in 1273 by master Vahram A khachkar in Goshavank, carved in 1291 by master Poghos. A number of good examples have been transferred to the Historical Museum in Yerevan and beside the cathedral in…
The monastic complex of Goshavank.
Complex Floorplan: 1. St. Astvatsatsin Church (1191–1196) 2. St. Gregory Church (1208–1241) 3. St. Gregory the Illuminator Church (1237–1241) 4. Double chapel (13th century) 5. Single chapel 6. Gavit of St. Astvatsatsin church (1197–1203) 7. Bell tower and book depository (1241–1291) 8. School building (13th century) 9. Gallery (13th century)
S. Astvatsatsin (1191).
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