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Dzoragyugh, Armenia

Khachkar in Dzoragyugh

Dzoragyugh, Armenia

Khachkar in Dzoragyugh
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A khachkar erected in the village of Dzoragyugh, Armenia, in 1515, this carved stone monument exemplifies the distinctive Armenian tradition of commemorative stonework. Fashioned from tufa, a volcanic stone common to the Armenian highlands, the khachkar features the characteristic geometric and ornamental designs central to Armenian architecture, serving both spiritual and memorial functions within the community.

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Built
Type
khachkar
Materials
tufa
Heritage
khachkar
Place
Dzoragyugh, Armenia

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