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Sights of Armenia Aragatsotn
The “Veratsnund” (Renaissance) Memorial Complex
- RegionAragatsotn
- Distance from Yerevan83.9 km
- TypeMonument/Memorial complex
Aragatsotn
About this place
The “Veratsnund” (Renaissance) Memorial Complex is dedicated to the memory of the Armenian Genocide, the Battle of Aparan, and the fallen soldiers of the Great Patriotic War. It is located in Aragatsotn Province, about 1.5 km from the town of Aparan, on a hill on the left side of the highway leading from Aparan to Spitak.
The memorial was constructed between 1974 and 1979, based on a design by Rafael Israelyan, a People’s Architect of the USSR. The project was implemented by his son, architect Areg Israelyan, along with stone masters Hayk Hovhannisyan, Aghabek Papikyan, and several other specialists.
On the front side of the monument is a three-niche composition, with a memorial column placed in front of each niche.
The first column bears the inscription: “To the martyrs of the Armenian Genocide.”
The second column, shaped like a sword, reads: “To the heroes of the Battle of Aparan.”
The third column is inscribed: “To the residents of Aparan who died in the Great Patriotic War, 1941–1945.”
The complex is built from black tuff, and the surrounding ground is covered with basalt tiles.
Interesting
facts about The “Veratsnund” (Renaissance) Memorial Complex
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On the reverse side of the memorial, the following phrase is engraved: “Eternal glory to the heroes who died for the homeland.”
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On May 28, 2000, the leader of the Battle of Aparan, Dro (Drastamat Kanayan), was buried on the western mound of the complex. His grave is marked by a basalt pyramid-shaped monument.
Weather in Aragatsotn
The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for the Monument to Battle of Bash-Aparan Cathedral depends on the weather conditions.
The “Veratsnund” (Renaissance) Memorial Complex
FAQ
Who is the Veratsnund Memorial Complex dedicated to?
The Veratsnund (Renaissance) Memorial Complex is dedicated to the memory of the martyrs of the Armenian Genocide, the heroes of the Battle of Aparan and the soldiers who fell in the Great Patriotic War.
Where is the Veratsnund memorial?
It stands on a hill in Aragatsotn Province, about 1.5 km from the town of Aparan, on the left side of the highway from Aparan to Spitak.
When was the memorial built and who designed it?
It was built between 1974 and 1979 to a design by Rafael Israelyan, People's Architect of the USSR. The project was carried out by his son, architect Areg Israelyan, together with stone masters Hayk Hovhannisyan, Aghabek Papikyan and other specialists.
What does the Veratsnund memorial look like?
The front of the black tuff monument is a three-niche composition with a memorial column before each niche, inscribed "To the martyrs of the Armenian Genocide", "To the heroes of the Battle of Aparan" (this column is shaped like a sword) and "To the residents of Aparan who died in the Great Patriotic War, 1941–1945". The ground around it is paved with basalt tiles, and on the reverse side is engraved: "Eternal glory to the heroes who died for the homeland."
Who is buried at the Veratsnund memorial?
On May 28, 2000, Dro (Drastamat Kanayan), the leader of the Battle of Aparan, was buried on the western mound of the complex. His grave is marked by a pyramid-shaped basalt monument.
Aragatsotn
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Address
Aragatotn Hnaberd, Гнаберд, Армения
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