Armenian Genocide Memorial Church, Der Zor

The memorial complex contained a central church building, museum, monument area, and exhibition spaces spread across multiple levels connected by symbolic staircases.

The church, completed in 1990, stood at a location where hundreds of thousands of Armenians perished during death marches through the Syrian desert.

Armenian pilgrims from worldwide communities gathered at the memorial each April 24 to honor genocide victims through religious ceremonies and commemorative events.

The complex incorporated both a museum displaying historical artifacts and an archive center preserving documents related to the Armenian genocide.

The memorial featured burial chambers containing remains of genocide victims beneath a white marble tower decorated with traditional Armenian cross-stones.

Location: Deir ez-Zor

Inception: 1991

Architectural style: Armenian architecture

GPS coordinates: 35.20190,40.08300

Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15