From November 4 to 8, 2025, Matenadaran Director Ara Khzmalyan held meetings with the heads of scriptoria dedicated to the collection of Armenian manuscripts. During this visit, he toured the Mekhitarist Congregation in Vienna and the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Austria. In his meeting with the monks at the Congregation, Director Khzmalyan
During their visit, the Paggalyan and Keshishyan families got acquainted with the new exhibitions, the process of preserving and restoring the manuscripts they donated, and highly appreciated the work being carried out in the aforementioned areas.
The annual conference “Text, commentary, and interpretation: problems of commenting on ancient and medieval texts – 2025” will be held at the Matenadaran on November 4-6. See the program.
The work and contribution of the nuns of Syunik, Nakhichevan, and Artsakh in the 17th–18th centuries have been almost consigned to oblivion. Yet the nunneries and the manuscripts produced within their walls stand as unique expressions of Armenia’s spiritual and cultural heritage. The manuscripts created by the consecrated hands of these virgins remain the sole
Matenadaran invites scholars and researchers to participate in an interdisciplinary workshop titled “Medical Manuscripts, Translation and Transfer of knowledge in the Transimperial Settings”, dedicated to explore the transmission, adaptation/transadaptaion, and transformation of medical knowledge across cultures and centuries through the study of Armenian manuscript tradition, with the inclusion of texts in Persian, Arabic and Turkish
Restorers from 18 different countries, along with representatives from Armenian spiritual and manuscript centres, are participating in the seminar. Many cultural and scientific institutions from Armenia are also in attendance. The seminar is supported by the RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports, the EU Delegation to Armenia, and AraratBank. In her opening speech,
With the support of Zhanna Andreasyan, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, and the coordination of Hasmik Tolmajyan, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Switzerland, a new batch of exclusive publications from the renowned philosopher’s valuable library has been sent from Basel, Switzerland,
“By bringing your colleagues to Matenadaran, you are fulfilling a significant part of your diplomatic mission,” said Hasmik Tolmajian. Hasmik Tolmajian, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Switzerland, was awarded the Matenadaran Medal of Gratitude. Ara Khzmalyan, the Director of Matenadaran, remarked, “Patriotism is not just a noble act; it
To enhance the scientific exhibition activities at Matenadaran, providing access to information about the displayed samples is crucial, especially for visitors attending individually. To address this need, a new information system featuring audio guides will be installed in the exhibition halls, thanks to the support of Easy Pay. This system will allow visitors to independently
At the initiative of Matenadaran and in accordance with an agreement reached in 2024, an Armenian Corner has been established in the National Library-Archive of Iran. This space will periodically feature works on Armenology and Iranology, as well as host book presentations. A memorandum of cooperation was also signed, outlining the directions and goals for
