Khachkar

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The name “khachkar” is translated as “cross-stone”. Since 2010 khachkars are included the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Khachkars are typically Armenian, identifying Christian culture in Armenia. The main topic of khachkars are carved crosses on the rock, though you rarely you may meet khachkars with other images. You’ll never meet 2 of the same Khachkars. Every khachkar is unique and is never copied. This fascinating fact about Armenian culture may make you more interested in it. The first khachkars appeared in 9th century. Since 2010 khachkars are included UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

UNESCO World Heritage In Armenia

Armenian sites and objects Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Kochari on UNESCO Heritage List

The 12th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage has added the Armenian traditional dance Kochari on its “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” list.

Cathedral and Churches of Echmiadzin and Archeological Site of Zvartnots, 2000

Echmiadzin, the Holy See of the Armenian Apostolic Church, developed in Tiridates’ city of Vagharshapat.

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