# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Aghtamar: The Armenian Architectural Masterpiece
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Book Launch and Signing

co-sponsored by the Armenian General Benevolent Union, Greater Fresno Chapter

The Holy Cross Church of Aghtamar (in Armenian Surp Khatch), located on the island of Aghtamar in Lake Van in present-day eastern Turkey, was part of a monastic complex built (915-921AD) by the order of King Khatchik-Gagik, also known as Gagik I, of the medieval Artsruni dynasty. The abundance of decoration—both interior painting and the sculpted exterior—is unmatched, not only in Armenia, but also throughout the medieval Christian world.

"Aghtamar: The Armenian Architectural Masterpiece" is an exploration of cultural history, blending research and creative approaches. It showcases years of study and graphic illustrations and photography that serve as both artistic expressions and documentary sources, shedding light on significant moments and values from the past.


Hrair Hawk Khatcherian is an internationally-renowned photographer. Originally from Lebanon, Khatcherian moved to Canada in 1984. He has spent thirty years documenting Armenian cultural heritage through photography and has presented exhibitions and lectures around the world. His photographs have appeared in magazines, newspapers, books and journals. Khatcherian has traveled to Armenia over 150 times and taken many risks to capture the images of monasteries, churches, fortresses, khatchkars (stone-cross in Armenian), villages, manuscripts, among others.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fresno/aghtamar-the-armenian-architectural-masterpiece/200029458289619
- **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029458289619?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=fresno-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Fresno
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: University Business Center, 5245 N Backer Ave, Fresno State
- **lat**: 36.85466
- **long**: -119.74558
- **full address**: University Business Center, 5245 N Backer Ave, Fresno State, 8172 N Backer Ave, Fresno, CA 93720-0423, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Armenian Studies Program, Fresno State (https://allevents.in/org/armenian-studies-program-fresno-state/26334563)

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  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Aghtamar%3A+The+Armenian+Architectural+Masterpiece&date=30+Jan

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** University Business Center, 5245 N Backer Ave, Fresno State, 8172 N Backer Ave, Fresno, CA 93720-0423, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Armenian Studies Program, Fresno State
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, exhibitions, fine-arts
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Aghtamar: The Armenian Architectural Masterpiece ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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