Aintab, Ararat, Armenian Genocide Memorial

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Subject:The Armenian defenders of Aintab during the Turkish siege of 1921. (view image)
Type of Memorial:Inscription, Monumental Sculpture
Sponsor(s):Local community and institutions
Architect/Designer/Artist:Khachik Adamian and A. Adamian
Placement:Freestanding large architectural building with a monumental quality.
Physical Setting:On a small hill.
Tourist Amenities:No
Physical Condition:Standing undamaged but not well cared for.
Location:Aintab Battle Memorial
Aintab [Ayntap], Massis Region, Ararat, Armenia
Construction Began:Late 1970’s to early 1980’s
Construction Completed:1983
Dedication Date:1983
History of Ownership:Owned by the Soviet state before 1991 and the Republic of Armenia after 1991
Additional Information:Editorial Broad of Armenian Encyclopedia. The Armenian Question. Yerevan: 1996.


Editorial Broad of Armenian Encyclopedia. The Armenian Question. Yerevan: 1996, p 34.