Monument to Gevork Chavush

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Monument to Gevork Chavush, Monument in Ajapnyak district, Yerevan, Armenia

The basalt monument reaches 12 meters in height and depicts Gevork Chavush, standing at an elevation of 1,043 meters in Yerevan.

Armenian sculptor Levon Tokmajyan created this memorial in 2007 to honor Gevork Chavush, a military leader during the Armenian National Liberation Movement.

The monument represents the dedication of Gevork Chavush, who fought to protect Armenian communities and became known as the Lion of the Mountains.

Visitors can find this memorial at coordinates 40.193056 latitude and 44.469444 longitude, accessible through public transportation routes in Yerevan.

The monument incorporates traditional Armenian architectural elements while commemorating a figure who led numerous battles at the Holy Apostles Monastery.

Location: Yerevan

Inception: 2007

Creator: Levon Tokmajyan

Elevation above the sea: 1,043 m

Height: 12 m

Made from material: basalt

GPS coordinates: 40.19306,44.46944

Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:13

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