Khachkar

Local nameKhachkar
LocationKragerø, Norway

A khachkar, also known as a khatchkar or Armenian cross-stone is a carved, memorial stele bearing a cross, and often with additional motifs such as rosettes, interlaces, and botanical motifs. Khachkars are characteristic of medieval Christian Armenian art.Since 2010, khachkars, their symbolism and craftsmanship are inscribed in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khachkar

Address 19 Ytre Strandvei, Kragerø 3770, Norway

Coordinates 58°52'14.405" N 9°24'53.539" E

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