The oldest Armenian Cross-Stone (Khachkar) is in Artsakh

According to Armenian historian, researcher, author, and expert of medieval architecture Samvel Karapetian the oldest dated khachkars (cross-stone) goes back to 866 (Artsakh, Vaghuhas village in the cemetery of “Eghsu Ktor” chapel). the engraving on the stone reads: Year 866/I – ...