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THE HISTORIC SURROUNDING OF MONUMENT IS DISRUPTED
Aysor
Sept 8 2009
Armenia
In violation the 21st article of Ancient Monuments Act, according to
which ancient monuments can be transferred only on special cases and
only by government permission, an ancient khachqar, of 13th century,
(cross-stone) has been moved to Ijevan's village Tsaghkavan.
Khachqar is declared a cultural monument of national significance
and among other monuments of village Acharqut of Tamarq region is
included in the list of monuments never get transported.
Members of the Protection of Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve and
the Historic environment detected the shifting, appropriate measures
are taken, and police is informed.
Ministry of culture demanded to bring the stone back to its original
location under experts supervision.
The stone was installed in 1273 in memory of marrieds Amizat and
Mahnan. Khachqar is an interesting example of decoration, and the
sign is interesting from the point of view of medieval Armenian names.
The press office of Armenia's Ministry of Culture contributed to
this report.
Aysor
Sept 8 2009
Armenia
In violation the 21st article of Ancient Monuments Act, according to
which ancient monuments can be transferred only on special cases and
only by government permission, an ancient khachqar, of 13th century,
(cross-stone) has been moved to Ijevan's village Tsaghkavan.
Khachqar is declared a cultural monument of national significance
and among other monuments of village Acharqut of Tamarq region is
included in the list of monuments never get transported.
Members of the Protection of Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve and
the Historic environment detected the shifting, appropriate measures
are taken, and police is informed.
Ministry of culture demanded to bring the stone back to its original
location under experts supervision.
The stone was installed in 1273 in memory of marrieds Amizat and
Mahnan. Khachqar is an interesting example of decoration, and the
sign is interesting from the point of view of medieval Armenian names.
The press office of Armenia's Ministry of Culture contributed to
this report.