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		<title>The Khachkar: The Cornerstone of Armenian Symbolism</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:18:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ashley Killough]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture Vulture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[armenian art]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[armenian christianity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[armenian crosses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[armenian symbolism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[khachkar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[khachkar designs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[khachkar maker]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With its intricate carvings and detailed designs, the khachkar, or cross-stone, has been an Armenian symbol for centuries. The cross-bearing rocks can be found throughout the country, erected in graveyards or engraved in church walls or standing freely outside of homes or monuments. They represent Armenia’s special history as being the first Christian nation, a [&#8230;]]]></description>
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