The geographical distribution of khachkars isn’t limited to one city or province. These examples of the iconic Armenian craftsmanship are spread throughout historical Armenia.
While each of the khachkars is unique in its own way, they all testify to the antiquity of the Armenian culture and identity. Khachkars all tell a story: some are built around specific events while others may represent general religious motifs.
A necessary feature of Armenian khachkars is the carved-out image of date branches that symbolize the Resurrection of Jesus. Apart from that, the image of the cross is surrounded by five patterns of grapes and leaves. However, khachkars are like fingerprints: in spite of general rules, one cannot find identical khachkars, even if they had been made by the same craftsman.
A unique collection of photographs of Khachkars by Alexander Bakulin
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