Yazidi Genocide Memorial: A Testament to Resilience

A solemn memorial in Yerevan honoring the victims and celebrating the resilience of the Yazidi community in the face of genocide.

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The Yazidi Genocide Memorial in Yerevan commemorates the suffering and resilience of the Yazidi community, particularly the tragic events of the genocide perpetrated by ISIS. The memorial serves as a reminder of the past and a space for reflection. Its design incorporates elements that symbolize the Yazidi faith and culture.

A brief summary to Yazidi Genocide Memorial

8, 10 Isahakyan St, Yerevan, Kentron, 0025, AM

Monday 12 am-12 am
Tuesday 12 am-12 am
Wednesday 12 am-12 am
Thursday 12 am-12 am
Friday 12 am-12 am
Saturday 12 am-12 am
Sunday 12 am-12 am

Local tips

Take time to reflect on the history and significance of the Yazidi community and the challenges they have faced.
Combine your visit with a trip to other nearby attractions such as the Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex to learn more about Armenia's history.
Consider visiting in August to commemorate the Yazidi Genocide Remembrance Day.

Getting There

Public Transport

From Republic Square, take the Yerevan Metro to Yeritasardakan station. From there, walk along Isahakyan Street for approximately 15 minutes until you reach the memorial. The metro fare is 100 AMD.
Taxi

Taxis are readily available throughout Yerevan. Use a ride-hailing app such as GG Taxi or Yandex Taxi to book a ride to the Yazidi Genocide Memorial at 8, 10 Isahakyan St. A taxi ride from the city center will cost approximately 600-700 AMD.
Walking

The Yazidi Genocide Memorial is located in the Kentron district, and is easily accessible on foot from many central locations. From the Armenian Opera and Ballet Theatre, walk east along Tumanyan Street, then turn left onto Isahakyan Street. The memorial will be on your right. The walk is approximately 20 minutes.

Discover more about Yazidi Genocide Memorial

Located in Yerevan, the Yazidi Genocide Memorial stands as a poignant tribute to the Yazidi people and the atrocities they have endured. The memorial commemorates the Yazidi genocide, particularly the massacres, genocidal rape, and forced conversions to Islam perpetrated by ISIS between 2014 and 2017. The monument features a statue of a Yazidi woman holding a child, symbolizing the suffering of Yazidis and other minorities who were victims of ISIS in Iraq and Syria. The Yazidi people, who are largely settled in Northwestern Iraq, are an ethno-religious group with a unique faith derived from Indo-Iranian traditions. They have faced a long history of persecution, with the ISIS genocide considered the 74th such event in their history. The memorial serves not only as a place of mourning but also as a symbol of survival and hope, encouraging visitors to learn about the Yazidi community's story. The memorial was inaugurated in Yerevan on April 21, 2016, by leaders of Armenia's Yazidi community. Armenia is home to the largest Yazidi minority in the world, with an estimated 31,079 Yazidis living in the country according to the 2022 census. Many Yazidis settled in Armenia in the 19th and early 20th centuries, fleeing religious persecution by the Ottoman Empire. The Armenian government has been supportive of the Yazidi community, condemning the ISIS mass killings and working to raise awareness of the issue in the international arena.

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Yazidi Genocide Memorial: A Testament to Resilience

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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss

Единый крест

Isahakian Statue

Haverjutjun Հավերժություն

Monument to Aram Ter-Hovhannisean

Backgammon Player

Tour Armenia

Էրեբունի Երեւան հարթաքանդակ

Komitas Statue

Arno Babajanian Statue

Sayat-Nova

Մեսրոպ Մաշտոց պողոտա & Mesrop Mashtots Ave

Yerevan

Hovhannes Tumanyan statue

Matenadaran

Khachatur Abovyan Statue

Unmissable attractions to see

Assyrian Genocide Memorial

Love trail park

Concierge Travel Armenia, Tour Agency

Avetik Isahakyan Monument

Love Statue

Alexander Mantashyants

St. Astvatsatsin Kathoghike Church

Edgar Allan Poe Graffiti

Museum of the National Centre for Aesthetics

Woman from Karabakh Statue

Alexander Spendiaryan House-Museum

Hyur Service (Head Office)

Komitas Yerevan State Conservatory

Moscow Cinema

Charles Aznavour Square

Essential places to dine

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Indian Mehak Restaurant & Bar

Ararat Tavern

Tavern Yerevan (Teryan) Պանդոկ Երևան (Տերյան)

Monarch

La Cucina

Aragast

Gata Tavern

Caucasus Tavern

Barev Arev

Old Beijing

Shirvan Persian Halal Restaurant

Imperial Palace Hotel

Lahmajun Gaidz

Lavash Restaurant

Markets, malls and hidden boutiques

Dress Shop

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NEA art

Gala Art Gallery

5concept

LUXE Gifts & Home Decor

Tade masters' selection

Mood.am

Colors of Armenia

Amoghlian.Art

Pen Box

LaGalleria Luxury Boutiques

Epigraph

Luxe

Mangasar

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New York City Bar

Friends Pub

Friends Bar Club