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Armenian Khachkar

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Armenian Khachkar
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LocationColorado State Capitol, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
TypeKhachkar
Dedicated date2015
Dedicated toVictims of genocide

The Armenian Khachkar is a khachkar and monument dedicated to the victims of genocide, installed outside the Colorado State Capitol, in Denver. The memorial was dedicated in 2015.[1] It was defaced in May 2020 as part of the George Floyd protests.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Grounds". State of Colorado. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
  2. ^ "Armenian Genocide Memorial in Denver part of mass vandalism at Colorado State Capitol". Public Radio of Armenia. Retrieved August 4, 2020.