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Homepage for Public Art Installation to commemorate the Armenian Genocide. Provides an overview of the genocide as well as first person testimony.

The Armenian Genocide

Armenian people are marched to a nearby prison in Mezireh by armed Ottoman soldiers. Kharpert, Ottoman Empire, April 1915

Armenian people are marched to a nearby prison in Mezireh by armed Ottoman soldiers. Kharpert, Ottoman Empire, April 1915.

Remembrance

The Colorado State Capitol Armenian Genocide Memorial Khachkar commemorates the victims of all crimes against humanity. It was unveiled on April 24, 2015, which marked the 100th anniversary of the start of the Armenian Genocide.

The Colorado State Capitol Armenian Genocide Memorial Khachkar commemorates the victims of all crimes against humanity. It was unveiled on April 24, 2015, which marked the 100th anniversary of the start of the Armenian Genocide.

About this Resource:

Type(s) of Resources: 
  • Informational
  • Memorials
  • Primary Source(s): 
  • First Person Accounts
  • Photographs
  • The Arts (Music, Art)
  • Grade Level(s): 
  • 6-12
  • Audience(s): 
  • Community Member
  • Teacher and Student
  • Discipline(s): 
  • The Arts
  • Social Studies