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Khachkar at Geghard Monastery
№ 0719 · Artifact

Khachkar at Geghard Monastery

An Armenian khachkar at the 4th-century Geghard Monastery.

The khachkar is carved into an arched niche in a stone wall. In the centre is a large cross with 4 small crosses around it; the whole surface is covered with interlace ornament, and the edge of the niche is decorated with a pierced ornamental band.

Archive No.
0719
Date
Unknown
Place
Geghard
Region
Armenia
Topics
KhachkarsChurches & monasteries

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