Armenian Khachkar

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Armenian Khachkar
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Armenian Khachkar
39°44′22″N104°59′4.4″W / 39.73944°N 104.984556°W / 39.73944; -104.984556
Location Colorado State Capitol, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Type Khachkar
Dedicated date2015
Dedicated toVictims of genocide

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]

References

  1. "Grounds". Colorado Capitol Art. State of Colorado. March 15, 2015. Archived from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
  2. "Armenian Genocide Memorial in Denver part of mass vandalism at Colorado State Capitol". Public Radio of Armenia. Archived from the original on June 13, 2020. Retrieved August 4, 2020.