Chapar, Church of Shenategh, Khachkar № 1
Martakert region, Chapar [Ch‘ap‘ar]
Monument
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Registrated monument

Monument type
Khachkar
initial, sequential and current
The khachkar was carved in the 13th century as a funerary monument. Later, it was reused as a construction stone and incorporated into the building of the church of Old Chapar (Shenategh). Subsequently, the fragments of the khachkar were placed leaning against the northern wall of the semi-ruined church, where they remained preserved until 2023.
Since September 2023, Artsakh has been occupied and depopulated by Azerbaijan. There is no current information about the condition of the monument.
Original ownership and affiliation
Chapar (Old Chapar)
The name of conservation unit
Khachkar
A topographic report
Region (province), community
In the early Middle Ages, the territory of Chapar lay on the border between the Berdadzor and Mets Kuenk [Kuenk‘] districts of the Artsakh province of Greater Armenia. Later, it became part of the Herg district, which was included in the Jraberd melikdom. From 1991 to 2023, it was part of the Republic of Artsakh, Martakert region.
Address
Republic of Artsakh, Martakert region, Chapar 
Topography
It is located 33 km southwest of the town of Martakert.
Distance and location from community
It is located 1 km southwest of the village of Chapar, at the site of Shenategh (Old Chapar).
Site elevation above sea level
1192 m above sea level
Hydrography
It is located 3.2 km north of the Tartu (T‘art‘ar) river.
Historical record
Cultural characteristics, period, century (centuries)
Armenian Apostolic Church, 13th century
Documents for dating: Justification of the date based on epigraphy.
According to the inscription: Թ(վին) Չ (1251)
Descriptive-Characterization Report
Building material (type, colour)
Sandstone
Type
Funerary monument
State of conservation: Qualitative (good, average, bad, emergency, ruins)
Bad (partially preserved and fragmented)
Value
It is important for the study of khachkar art in Artsakh, particularly during the period of the Principality of Khachen.
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