Khachkar Monument
Ancient Armenian khachkar (cross-stone) displayed in Yerevan
A khachkar in Yerevan, this carved cross‑stone is part of the city's collection of medieval stonework; visitors encounter it while touring temples, museums and public monuments.
Khachkar at a Glance#
How to Get to Khachkar#
Located within Yerevan, this khachkar is reachable by metro, bus or a short taxi ride from the city center. Once in the neighborhood, it will usually be visible from the main road or within short walking distance of a nearby church or public square.
Tips for Visiting Khachkar#
- If it's near a church complex in Yerevan, try attending a short midday service to hear how khachkars function within living liturgy.
- Look for inscriptions; many khachkars include dates and names in Armenian that illuminate provenance.
- Avoid touching fragile raised reliefs - lichen and oils from hands accelerate erosion.
Best Time to Visit Khachkar#
Spring and autumn provide the most comfortable conditions for outdoor stonework viewing in Yerevan.
Weather & Climate near Khachkar#
Khachkar's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - 1° | -5° | 21 mm | overcast | 60% | 1.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 4° | -3° | 24 mm | overcast | 55% | 1.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | -1° - 10° | 3° | 28 mm | overcast | 50% | 1.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 6° - 18° | 12° | 35 mm | overcast | 50% | 1.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Good | 10° - 22° | 16° | 46 mm | overcast | 49% | 1.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 27° | 20° | 31 mm | partly cloudy | 42% | 1.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Excellent | 17° - 31° | 24° | 14 mm | partly cloudy | 37% | 2.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Ideal | 16° - 31° | 24° | 10 mm | partly cloudy | 35% | 2.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Ideal | 12° - 27° | 19° | 10 mm | some cloud | 38% | 1.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 6° - 19° | 13° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 48% | 1.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 1° - 11° | 5° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 1.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 4° | 0° | 21 mm | overcast | 61% | 1.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
