LECTURE AT THE MATENADARAN
On December 17, Dr Shamil Shikhaliev, a researcher at the Austrian Academy of Sciences, lectured in Matenadaran on “Statistical analysis of genres and Paleography of Dagestan manuscripts.”
PARTICIPANTS IN MATENADARAN’S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CONTINUE TO PRESENT INTRIGUING IDEAS. A YEAR AGO, THE JUNIOR GROUP OF “THE ART OF ILLUMINATING” STUDIO SUBMITTED AN AMBITIOUS INITIATIVE TO CREATE AN ILLUSTRATED MANUSCRIPT ALBUM TITLED “CREATION OF THE WORLD.”
Children aged five to ten implemented this project, crafting the design, sewing the pages, and producing the images and text by hand. This work showcases the children’s boundless imagination and creativity. They developed the manuscript picture book while studying Armenian miniatures. The album “Creation of the World” will soon be displayed at the upcoming exhibition
“KNOW-HOW, ARTS, AND CRAFTS IN MEDIEVAL ARMENIA” LABORATORY-EXHIBITION HALL
Discover the enchanting beauty of the Armenian Middle Ages! Explore the materials used to create vibrant colours for high-art miniatures, learn about the ingredients in medieval elixirs, find out which herbs were utilized, and understand how various forms of art contributed to the well-being of both body and soul. Visit the Matenadaran’s “Know-How, Arts, and
VISIT TO INDIA
Senior researchers from the Department of Oriental Studies at Matenadaran, PhD in Philology Haykaz Gevorgyan, and PhD in History Fatemi Seyedehnasim, were sent to the Republic of India with funding from the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and support from Matenadaran. The primary purpose of their trip was to visit the K. R. Cama Oriental Institute in
A DELEGATION FROM PETER PAZMANY CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF BUDAPEST VISITED MATENADARAN, COMPRISED OF UNIVERSITY VICE-CHANCELLOR KRISZTIÁN SZABÓ, HEAD OF THE INSTITUTE OF HISTORY SÁNDOR ÖZE, AND HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ARMENIAN STUDIES BÁLINT KOVÁCS
During the visit, Ara Khzmalyan, the director of Matenadaran, presented the outcomes of the International Congress of Armenian Studies held at Matenadaran in July 2024. The discussions focused on the prospects for cooperation between the two institutions, including opportunities for exchanging specialists, joint research projects, and the potential for Matenadaran students to conduct scientific internships.
A PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTING A PROGRAM AIMED AT RESTORING AND PROMOTING THE WRITTEN HERITAGE OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH WAS HELD AT THE MESROP MASHTOTS RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF ANCIENT MANUSCRIPTS. THIS EVENT RECEIVED SUPPORT FROM THE AMERICAN AMBASSADOR’S FUND FOR THE PROTECTION OF CULTURAL VALUES
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,
ARMINE MELKONYAN, SENIOR RESEARCHER OF THE MATENADARAN PARTICIPATED IN THE INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP “MANUSCRIPT COLLECTIONS ACROSS EURASIA”, ORGANISED BY THE AUSTRIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, THE UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA AND THE AUSTRIAN NATIONAL LIBRARY
She presented a paper entitled “From the 5th to the 21st Century: matenadarans and the Matenadaran Repositories of Armenian Manuscripts” and took part in a round table discussion on the topic “Eurasian Manuscript Heritage: Values, Challenges, Perspectives”. The participants were given a guided tour of the State Hall of the Austrian National Library, and visited
THE WORKS OF THE 10TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MEDIEVAL STUDIES HELD AT MATENADARAN HAVE BEEN SUMMARIZED
Approximately three dozen researchers from various educational institutions in Armenia and abroad (including Romania, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Austria, Israel, and France) presented their work during the three-day conference. The reports covered different topics in medieval studies, including manuscript studies, source studies, philology, art history, and historiography. Some presentations highlighted the importance of digital humanities within
THE DIRECTORS OF THE MATENADARAN, THE NATIONAL LIBRARY AND THE MUSEUM OF LITERATURE AND ART MET WITH THE HEADS OF THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF FRANCE AND THE NATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHARTERS (ÉCOLE NATIONALE DES CHARTES)
During the meeting, specific areas for joint research were identified. The discussion focused on the study of Armenian and French materials available in both book and archive collections, the training of specialists for archival work, and the strengthening of connections in the field of digital humanities. Ara Khzmalyan, the Director of Matenadaran, invited restorers from
THE COOPERATION AGENDA WITH THE LEADING CENTRES OF FRANCE IS EXPANDING
Ara Khzmalyan, the director of Matenadaran, recently visited the INALCO Foundation and the National Archives of France with the heads of partner structures. During these meetings, they discussed upcoming programs related to research, education, and the preservation of written heritage. Khzmalyan proposed enhancing collaboration in Armenian-Medieval studies by incorporating more external professional expertise through joint