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The Armenian Cross-Stones: Art, Faith, and Memory
In this episode of The Story of Armenia, hosts Lucas and Luna explore the intricate world of khachkars—Armenian cross-stones—as both sacred art and historical record. From the earliest surviving example at Garni in the ninth century to the masterpiece of the thirteenth-century master Vahram, they trace how these carved stelae evolved alongside Armenian identity. Lucas explains the symbolism of the cross, the rosettes, and the interlaced patterns, and how they reflect both Christian faith and pre-Christian roots. The conversation moves through the medieval workshops of Haghpat and Sanahin…
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