This postcard, dated 1983, captures a view of the Komitas monument in the city of Etchmiadzin, Armenian SSR.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard depicts a monument dedicated to the prominent Armenian composer, musicologist, and folklorist Komitas. The monument is situated in a square surrounded by typical Soviet residential buildings of that period – five-story blocks with balconies, clad in pink tuff stone. The foreground features a well-maintained green space.
Historical note
Komitas (Gomitas) (Avedis Soghomonian) is a pivotal figure in the history of Armenian music. His work profoundly influenced the development of the national compositional school. The monument in Etchmiadzin, one of Armenia’s oldest cities and its spiritual center, is a tribute to his legacy.
Etchmiadzin, located near Yerevan, has been the seat of the Catholicos of All Armenians for centuries. The city retains its historical and spiritual significance as the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Present day
Etchmiadzin, now known as Vagharshapat, remains the spiritual heart of Armenia. The Komitas monument continues to be a significant landmark in the city. The residential buildings visible in the postcard have likely been preserved, though the city continues to develop while maintaining its historical character.
Location (map)
Address: Komitas Square, Etchmiadzin, Armenia
Coordinates: 40.166700, 44.216700
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Komitas monument in the city of Etchmiadzin..
Questions and answers
- Who was Komitas? Komitas (Gomitas) (Avedis Soghomonian) was a distinguished Armenian composer, musicologist, folklorist, singer, and educator, considered the founder of the Armenian national compositional school.
- Where is the Komitas monument located? The Komitas monument depicted on the postcard is located in the city of Etchmiadzin (now Vagharshapat), Armenia.
- What is depicted in the background of the postcard? The background of the postcard shows residential buildings typical of the Soviet era, featuring balconies and clad in pink tuff stone.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Armenia from 1983.
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