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Khachkar

Khachkar at Goshavank, carved in 1291 by Poghos
Armenian cross-stones art. Symbolism and craftsmanship of Khachkars
CountryArmenia
Reference00434
RegionEurope and North America
Inscription history
Inscription2010 (5th session)
ListRepresentative

A khachkar (also spelled as khatchkar) or Armenian cross-stone[1] (Armenian: խաչքար, pronounced [χɑtʃʰˈkʰɑɾ], խաչ xačʿ "cross" + քար kʿar "stone") is a carved, memorial stele bearing a cross, and often with additional motifs such as rosettes, interlaces, and botanical motifs.[2] Khachkars are characteristic of medieval Christian Armenian art.[1][3]

Since 2010, khachkars, their symbolism and craftsmanship are inscribed in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.[4]

  1. ^ a b The Grove Encyclopedia of Medieval Art and Architecture. — Oxford University Press, 2012. — Vol. 2. — P. 222."'Khatck'ar' [Armen.:'cross-stone'] Typical Armenian stone monument, comprising an upright slab (h. c. 1—3 m) carved with a cross design, usually set on a plinth or rectangular base. "
  2. ^ Thierry, cover sleeve.Thierry 1989
  3. ^ Gough M., The Origins of Christian Art, London, 1973
  4. ^ "Armenian cross-stones art. Symbolism and craftsmanship of Khachkars". UNESCO Culture Sector. Retrieved 2010-11-20.

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