Khatchkar, croix de pierre arménienne
Historic site and monument MemorialPresentation
Standing in the Félix Ziem garden of stone sculptures, it pays tribute to victims of the Armenian genocide in April 1915.
The khachkar is a stone stele with a large carved cross. A hybrid work of art between sculpture and architecture, it is an Armenian creation.
UNESCO listed the art of Armenian cross-stones in November 2010 as intangible cultural heritage.
UNESCO listed the art of Armenian cross-stones in November 2010 as intangible cultural heritage.
Accessible for disabled
Public parking (Parking Ziem)
Public parking (Parking Ziem)
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General information
- Parking :
- Parking nearby
- Environments :
- Town location
- Period :
- 20th C
Services, Tours, Activities and entertainment
- Environments :
- Close to a public transportation
- Close to pleasure port
- Pier within 500 m
- Close to GR footpath
Contact
Khatchkar, croix de pierre arménienne
Avenue Ziem
Jonquières
13500
Martigues
Phone : +33 4 42 49 03 30
Tarifs
Free of charge.

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Khatchkar, croix de pierre arménienne
Avenue Ziem
Jonquières
13500
Martigues
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.402341
Longitude : 5.047377
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