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Armenian Genocide Memorial Garden

The khachkar is made of volcanic ash (tuff) and was hand-crafted in Armenia. It is a replica of a medieval Armenian headstone from the historical Djulfa cemetery in modern Azerbaijan, which was destroyed in an act of cultural genocide in 2005. The memorial is located at 200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203

 

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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.

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    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 khachkar also memorializes Coloradans' WWI-era generosity in raising funds for the nationwide Near East Relief campaign that rescued and nurtured 120,000 orphans of the Armenian Genocide.

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