Israyelian created two memorials dedicated to the victims of the Armenian Genocide , when its 50th anniversary was commemorated in 1965 . The better known monument is located at Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and was inaugurated on April 24 , 1965 . It features several crosses inspired by traditional khachkars and a sword and shield , symbolizing Armenian self-defense efforts during the genocide . The second memorial is located Yerevan 's Erebuni District . The latter was sculpted by Ara Harutyunyan
Armenian Genocide
Armenian Genocide
Rafayel Israyelian