The Gospel of Okhu is a manuscript with a story of mysterious survival. It is kept in Matenadaran and features luxurious miniature decorations. This manuscript represents a significant example of Armenian miniature painting, with rich imagery and more than 30 miniatures per page. It includes canonical evangelical and non-canonical scenes, images of the four evangelists,
2024 marks the 10th jubilee anniversary of the Matenadaran Annual Youth Conference. The conference demonstrated its efficacy and high standard. Considering its nature and significance as well as the pivotal role of the Mashtots Matenadaran in Armenian medieval studies, we decided to broaden the focus of the conference. Starting from this year it will take
The guests met Vahe Torosyan, Deputy Director of Scientific Affairs of Matenadaran, and discussed the perspectives of cooperation. The delegation also included psychologist and professor Monika Balayan, who co-authored the book “Hyperconsciousness” with Petya Minkova and donated it to the library of Matenadaran. Armen Sahakyan, senior researcher of Matenadaran, assisted in the topics related to
One of the most beloved names in Matenadaran culture is Ruben Galchyan, a cartographer, geographer, and electrical engineer. He has given lectures in the USA, Europe, Iran, and Armenia and has produced numerous works on the history of Armenia, the Caucasus, and cartography. Growing up in a family of immigrants, the future scientist had a
Collecting manuscripts has always been Matenadaran’s mission. The period from July 2023 to July 2024 was particularly successful, with over 40 unique manuscripts, ancient fragments, and valuable documents discovered, some of which are on display at the exhibition. Each new manuscript entering Matenadaran is a testament to the collective memory. The additions to the collection
The International Armenological Congress has commenced today at Mashtots Matenadaran. The event will run from July 19th to July 22nd in the Matenadaran, Vayots Dzor, and Syunik regions. Prominent Armenologists and medievalists have travelled to Armenia from 16 different countries. Representatives from spiritual manuscript centres in Antilias, Bzommar, Venice, Vienna, and Jerusalem, as well as
By the decrees of the president of the Republic of Armenia, Vahagn Khachaturyan, Movses Khorenatsi Medals have been awarded to the following individuals: – Valentina Calzolari: Professor of Armenology at the University of Geneva and President of the International Association for Armenian Studies (AIEA) – Christina Marants: Professor of Armenology at Harvard University and President
The exhibition will be followed by an outdoor concert program performed by the National Chamber Orchestra of ArmeniaOpening of the exhibition: 20.00The concert starts at 21:00 The “1 YEAR’S ETERNITY” exhibition, held from July 2023 to July 2024, showcased the successful collecting activities of Matenadaran. The exhibition confirmed that the repatriation of manuscripts, archival documents,
The First International Armenological Congress will occur from July 19 to 22, 2024, at Mesrop Mashtots Matenadaran.The congress will feature various events; for example, a conference, book presentations, round table discussions, a cultural program, and a “Book Awards Ceremony,” the first international Armenian book expo-fair. The Armenology book expo-fair will showcase publications from the last
Accompanied by the director of Matenadaran, Ara Khzmalyan, the ambassador toured the museum halls, viewed temporary and permanent exhibitions, and saw samples of Armenian and foreign language manuscripts. He also visited the Department of Restoration of Old Manuscripts. At the end of the visit, Ara Khzmalyan and the ambassador had a private conversation to discuss
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