For the first time, visitors to Matenadaran will have the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the history behind the creation of manuscripts and the field of medicine. This project is based on the findings from textual studies—particularly in medicine and calendars- and experimental and applied research conducted at Matenadaran. The materials and recipes
Sculptor Raffi Yedalian has donated his bronze sculpture of Hakob Meghapart to Matenadaran. This sculpture, created in 2012, commemorates the 500th anniversary of the first Armenian printed book, “Urbatagirk” (“The Book of Friday”). Pope Benedict XVI performed the unveiling and blessing of the statue. The monument, titled “Hakob Meghapart,” is located in the Zmmar Congregation
The manuscript collections of Matenadaran were supplemented with four significant manuscripts: an 18th-century Psalter and Sharaknots donated by Nshan and Maria Paggalyan from Beirut, Lebanon, and a 15th-16th century Treasury and an 18th-century Collection donated by the Armenian Martyrs’ Congregational Church of Philadelphia. During their visit, the Paggalyan and Keshishyan families explored the new exhibitions,
As a result of the collaboration between the two organizations, Matenadaran and the “Armenia Wine” wine factory store will sell the “Sirelits” and “Khndalits” elixirs. During the elixir presentation, Ara Khzmalyan, the director of Matenadaran, Vahagn Mkrtchyan, the director of “Armenia Wine” company, and Hayk Gyulamiryan, the head of the Wine History Museum of Armenia,
Zhanna Andreasyan, the RA Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Matenadaran, and Mher Ananyan, the Executive Director of AraratBank, had the honour of cutting the ribbon. This laboratory will elevate Matenadaran’s work in manuscript restoration to a new level and implement new programs as a unified centre
On October 15 of this year, the Matenadaran Museum will open a new exhibition entitled “The Radiant Mission of Matenadaran.” The event is organized within the framework of the 13th annual international scientific seminar, “The Faces of Memory.”The exhibition symbolically confirms the exceptional role and mission of Matenadaran in the restoration, as well as the
Around 40 specialists from over 15 countries are giving presentations and participating in master classes at the restoration laboratory. Today, the seminar participants visited the Matenadaran Museum to view manuscript samples in Armenian and foreign languages.
“The Faces of Memory” international seminar is a platform for significant institutions worldwide dedicated to preserving written heritage. Over the past 13 years, it has welcomed over 130 universal organizations and hundreds of professionals, fostering new business connections. Matenadaran is the leading professional centre for written heritage restoration in Armenia and the region. As part
They both praised the significant contribution of the former head of the department, Vrezh (Nerses Der Nersessian) Nersessian, to the study and promotion of Armenian culture. Dr Erdman, on behalf of the library’s management, expressed readiness to enhance the collaboration between the two institutions. They highlighted three main areas of cooperation: joint exhibitions, updating, research,
The RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports, Yerevan Municipality, and the National Academy of Sciences supported the event. At the science festival held in Freedom Square, Matenadaran had its booth and showcased the innovative equipment of the digitization and restoration departments, as well as exhibits on medieval medicine, natural science, painting materials, and
