Akob Aghi khachkar () is a khachkar located just northeast of the village of Hayravank along the southwest shores of Lake Sevan in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. It lies in front of the western wall of the Hayravank Monastery complex, on the pedestal; the upper left corner is broken. It is included in the state list of immovable monuments of history and culture of Armenia (5.59/1.1.3.5)։ The khachkar was created by Akob, a 16th-century Armenian sculptor, maker of khachkars and tombstones.

Location

Khachkar is erected in the northeastern part of Hayravank village, in front of the western wall of the Hayravank monastic complex, on a pedestal, the upper left corner is broken.

Akob Aghi khachkar

Episcopal record

Two lines of lithic inscriptions have been preserved on the facade and next to the altar.

Akob Aghi khachkar

... ՁԵՌԱՄԲ ԱԿՈԲ ԱԲԵՂԻՆ

ԹՎ :ՋՂ: (1541)

Akob Aghi khachkar

According to the record, the khachkar was built by Akob Kazmogh in 1541.

Sculptures

Khachkar is rich in sculptures; it is possible that there was a sculpture of Adam's head in the central part of the lower sphere, which is characteristic of the style of Gegharkunik khachkar craftsmen.

See also

Hayravank Monastery

References

External links

Դիվան հայ վիմագրության, Պ. 4. page 81

Armenian Apostolic Church

Armenian Apostolic monasteries

Monuments and memorials in Armenia

Buildings and structures in Gegharkunik Province