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The Guardian
Armenian Tycoon Aims for Largest Jesus Statue
Gagik Tsarukyan, an Armenian businessman and opposition politician, plans to build the world's tallest statue of Jesus Christ atop a mountain overlooking Yerevan. The 101-meter statue aims to symbolize Armenia’s Christian heritage and attract international tourism, with supporters viewing it as Armenia's new national identity. The project has faced criticism from the church and environmentalists, but Tsarukyan remains committed, viewing it as a historic symbol despite his recent electoral setbacks. Construction began in 2022 and is ongoing, with expectations of making Armenia globally renowned for the monument.
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