May 2022 – Matenadaran

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF HERITAGE IN CONFLICT AREAS (ALIPH) VALÉRY FRELAND VISITED MATENADARAN

28.05.2022Hrant OhanyanVisits

On May 26, Executive Director of the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas (ALIPH) Valéry Freland and Elsa Urtizverea, the Project Manager of the alliance, visited Mashtots Matenadaran. Accompanied by Vahan Ter-Ghevondian, the Director of Matenadaran, and Nazeni Gharibyan, the Head of the museum part, the guests toured the museum building

LITHUANIAN PRESIDENT’S VISIT TO MATENADARAN

25.05.2022Hrant OhanyanVisits

On May 20, the delegation headed by the President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda, accompanied by the Minister of Health of the Republic of Armenia Anahit Avanesyan, visited Mashtots Matenadaran. The guests, together with Vahan Ter-Ghevondian, the Director of Matenadaran, and Nazeni Gharibyan, the head of the museum part, toured the museum building

BOOK PRESENTATION OF THE MANUSCRIPT HERITAGE OF ARTSAKH AND UTIK

25.05.2022Hrant OhanyanEvents

On May 20, 2022, the Mesrop Mashtots Matenadaran and Armenian General Benevolent Union AGBU Armenia organized the presentation of the book titled Manuscript Heritage of Artsakh and Utik published in English. The authors of the book are Hravard Hakobyan, Tamara Minasyan, and Vahe Torosyan, the editor is Karen Matevosyan.The publication of the book was funded

“CULTURE IN CONFLICT: SOUTH CAUCASUS TODAY” – INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP

20.05.2022Hrant OhanyanEvents

On May 13-14, the Museum of Art History in Vienna hosted the international conference and workshop entitled “Culture in Conflict: South Caucasus Today”, at the core of which were the issues and threats to the protection and preservation of the cultural heritage of Artsakh. The conference was organized by the blessing of His Holiness Karekin

THE DELEGATION OF THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL MONITORING TEAM VISITED MATENADARAN

19.05.2022Hrant OhanyanVisits

On May 18, the delegation of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team of the UN Security Council Committee on Islamic State, Al-Qaeda and Associated Individuals and Entities visited Mashtots Matenadaran. The guests toured the museum building accompanied by Nazeni Gharibyan, the head of the museum part, and scientist secretary Vahe Torosyan.

THE DELEGATION HEADED BY POGOS AKOPOV VISITED MATENADARAN

17.05.2022Hrant OhanyanVisits

On May 14, the delegation headed by Pogos Akopov, President of the Association of Russian Diplomats, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, visited Mashtots Matenadaran. The Director of Matenadaran Vahan Ter-Ghevondian and Scientist Secretary Vahe Torosyan welcomed the guests. The delegation toured the museum building and got acquainted with the study of Medieval Armenian literature as well

THE 800TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KHORANASHAT MONASTERY

15.05.2022Hrant OhanyanEvents

This year marks the 800th anniversary of the Khoranashat Monastery. Khoranashat is a unique spiritual, educational and cultural centre with historical significance. Khoranashat was one of the most important research centres in medieval Armenia in the 13th century. On May 11, a press conference dedicated to the 800th anniversary of Khoranashat was held at Mashtots