The U.S. Ambassador’s Fund has allocated $74,000 to Matenadaran for the restoration and dissemination of manuscript records originating in Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as unique documents related to its rich history. As part of this project, manuscripts and archival documents created between the 13th and 18th centuries in various Armenian medieval monasteries—such as Gandzasar, Dadivank, Gndevank, Khadavank, and Gtchavank—were selected to shed light on the rich Armenian cultural heritage and address historical gaps.
During his speech, Ara Khzmalyan, the director of Matenadaran, expressed gratitude to the U.S. ambassador for supporting this significant initiative. He emphasized that the manuscripts and archival documents preserved for centuries in Artsakh-Utik are of Armenian origin, yet they represent a part of global culture and hold pan-Christian significance. The event featured remarks from Zhanna Andreasyan, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, and Kristina Kvien, the U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia. Sona Baloyan, who is responsible for international relations within the Matenadaran development group, along with Lusine Sargsyan, a senior researcher in the Department of Medieval Art, presented reports on the project’s implementation.
Gurgen Dabaghyan performed “Horovel of Karabakh,” and the youth from the “Meknark” Talent Development Target program also showcased their abilities.
The results of this project will culminate in an exhibition and the publication of a picture book.
