Hrant Ohanyan – Page 8

AN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARLY CONFERENCE ENTITLED “THE ROLE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF AMIR TEMUR AND THE TIMURID CIVILIZATION IN WORLD HISTORY AND CULTURE” WAS HELD

23.04.2026Hrant OhanyanEvents

On April 8–11, 2026 an international scholarly conference entitled “The Role and Significance of Amir Temur and the Timurid Civilization in World History and Culture” was held at the Islamic Civilization Center in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. Researchers from the Department of Oriental Studies, Ani J. Avetisyan and Venera R. Makaryan attended the conference,

THE MATENADARAN WILL HOST A WORKSHOP TITLED “SCRIPTURAL KNOWLEDGE TRANSMISSION AMONG EASTERN CHRISTIANS IN THE EARLY MODERN OTTOMAN WORLD.”

21.04.2026Hrant OhanyanAnnouncements

On May 13-14, 2026, the Matenadaran will host a one-day workshop titled “Scriptural Knowledge Transmission Among Eastern Christians in the Early Modern Ottoman World.” The workshop adopts a broader perspective, encompassing written and oral religious knowledge produced, circulated, exchanged, and communicated among (Eastern) Christian communities of the multicultural Ottoman Empire, with its vast geographical reach,

A TWO-DAY WORKSHOP TITLED “MEDICAL MANUSCRIPTS: TRANSLATION AND TRANSFER OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE TRANSIMPERIAL SETTINGS” WAS HELD AT THE MATENADARAN

18.04.2026Hrant OhanyanConferences

Around two dozen scholars from the Republic of Armenia, the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Austria, and Iran participated in the workshop. They delivered presentations focused on the study of medical manuscripts, as well as on the diverse challenges of cross-cultural knowledge transmission. In their talks, international participants emphasized the importance of intercultural interactions,

A WORKSHOP TITLED “MEDICAL MANUSCRIPTS: TRANSLATION AND TRANSFER OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE TRANSIMPERIAL SETTINGS” WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE MATENADARAN

10.04.2026Hrant OhanyanAnnouncements

On April 17–18, 2026, a workshop titled “Medical Manuscripts: Translation and Transfer of Knowledge in the Transimperial Settings” will take place at the Matenadaran. During the workshop, twenty scholars representing institutions in the United States, Iran, Germany, the United Kingdom, Austria, and Armenia will deliver presentations, contributing to a broad, interdisciplinary dialogue on the study

MR YERMEK KOSHERBAYEV, MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN, VISITED MATENADARAN

09.04.2026Hrant OhanyanVisits

The delegation led by the Minister, accompanied by Mr Daniel Danielyan, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia; Mr Ara Khzmalyan, Director of Matenadaran; and Mr Armen Ghevondyan, Ambassador of Armenia to Kazakhstan, conducted a tour of the exhibition halls of Matenadaran and visited the Department of Restoration. The

MEETING BETWEEN MATENADARAN DIRECTOR ARA KHZMALYAN AND ANTONIO FEIJO, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CALOUSTE GULBENKIAN FOUNDATION, LISBON, 24 MARCH 2026

24.03.2026Hrant OhanyanVisits

The Matenadaran delegation held discussions with the leadership and staff of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, as well as representatives of the Armenian community. The meeting was organised by Razmik Panossian, Head of the Armenian Communities Department. Ara Khzmalyan outlined the Matenadaran’s activities in international scholarly collaboration, manuscript restoration, exhibition, and other strategic areas. The discussion

ENVISIONING THE BIOSCAPES OF THE GARDEN

07.03.2026Hrant OhanyanEvents

As part of the exhibition “The Sun is Rising: The Matenadaran Garden Vision,” an educational program was conducted for children aged 10 to 14 years old. Throughout the program, entitled “Envisioning the Bioscapes of the Garden,” participants engaged with the exhibition and, through collaborative activities, explored the garden’s bioscape using mapping, creative expression, and structured

THE ARMENIAN PREMIERE OF THE DOCUMENTARY FILM ‘LOST, FOUND, HIDDEN’ ABOUT THE GOSPEL OF SKEVRA WAS HELD AT MATENADARAN

05.03.2026Hrant OhanyanEvents

The screening was preceded by a press conference dedicated to the Armenian-Polish co-production. During the conference, a unique facsimile of the Gospel of Skevra was also exhibited. Speakers at the press conference included Daniel Danielyan, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport of the Republic of Armenia; Ara Khzmalyan, Director of Matenadaran; Vahram Mkhitaryan,

“ALONG THE PATHS OF THE SPIRITUAL MAP: ARMENIAN MANUSCRIPT ART” THE TREASURES OF THE MATENADARAN WILL BE EXHIBITED AT THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SPAIN

05.03.2026Hrant OhanyanExhibitions

Bible, 1654-1660, ConstantinopleScribe: Tamur Aknetsi the ReaderMiniaturist: Markos Patkerahan (the Iconographer) The National Library of Spain was founded by Philip V in 1712. Today, it is the most important and largest public library in Spain. Details here.

MATENADARAN DELEGATION’S VISIT TO AL-FARABI KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY SUMMARISED

21.02.2026Hrant OhanyanVisits

From February 17 to 20, 2026, Matenadaran Director Ara Khzmalyan, Deputy Director for Science Vahe Torosyan, and Deputy Director for Development Tatevik Muradyan visited Almaty, Kazakhstan, upon the invitation of Kazakh National University Rector Zhanseit Tuymebayev. A familiarisation visit to various university departments was organised for the Armenian delegation, along with a special exhibition of