Saturday, December 24, 2005

British House of Lords to Discuss Destruction of Armenian Khachkars in Nakhichevan

24.12.2005
PanARMENIAN.Net

The issue of destruction of Armenian Khachkars (cross stones) in Old Julfa cemetery in Nakhichevan December 20 is included in the agenda of the British House of Lords as “a question demanding a written answer.” The consideration of the issue is sponsored by Baroness Cox and John Marx. Baroness Cox specifically urged the British Government to consider the opportunity to express concern via its representative to the UNESCO over destruction of ancient Armenian churches and other artifacts in Azerbaijan, reported IA Regnum.

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