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The Tsitsernakaberd Memorial is a memorial complex in Yerevan, Armenia, dedicated to the victims of the Armenian genocide. Completed in 1967, it includes a tall central stele, a circle of leaning slabs surrounding an eternal flame, and an adjoining museum-institute. The site is the focus of annual remembrance ceremonies on April 24 and is one of Armenia's principal public memorials.
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What does the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial commemorate?
Tsitsernakaberd in Yerevan is dedicated to the victims of the Armenian genocide. The complex is a place of remembrance and official commemoration in Armenia.
When was Tsitsernakaberd completed?
The memorial complex was completed in 1967. It includes the central stele, the surrounding memorial circle, and the eternal flame.
What do the main parts of Tsitsernakaberd represent?
The complex includes a tall central stele and twelve leaning slabs arranged around an eternal flame. An adjoining museum-institute provides historical documentation and education about the Armenian genocide.
Where is the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute?
The Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute is part of the Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex in Yerevan. Visitors can combine the outdoor memorial with the museum’s historical exhibits and research material.
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