Events – Matenadaran

TWO RESEARCH PROJECTS HAVE RECEIVED FUNDING FROM THE HIGHER EDUCATION AND SCIENCE COMMITTEE FOR THREE YEARS UNDER THE COMMITTEE’S “PROMOTION OF WOMEN LEADERS IN SCIENCE 2024” INITIATIVE

21.11.2024Hrant OhanyanEvents

The project titled “Knowledge of Language: Multilingualism or Multiglossia – A Sociolinguistic Analysis of Armenian Medical and Pharmacological Manuscripts (16-18th Centuries)” is led by Principal Investigator Hasmik Kirakosyan, a senior researcher at the Matenadaran. The project team includes senior researchers Venera Makaryan and Gor Yeranyan from the Matenadaran, along with Gayane Sahradyan, a researcher from

“SKILLS, ART AND CRAFT OF MEDIEVAL ARMENIA” LABORATORY EXHIBITION HALL WAS OPENED IN MATENADARAN

31.10.2024Hrant OhanyanEvents

For the first time, visitors to Matenadaran will have the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the history behind the creation of manuscripts and the field of medicine. This project is based on the findings from textual studies—particularly in medicine and calendars- and experimental and applied research conducted at Matenadaran. The materials and recipes

THE JOINT PRESENTATION OF PRODUCTS BY MATENADARAN AND THE “ARMENIA WINE” COMPANY TOOK PLACE DURING THE “THE FACES OF MEMORY” INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR

12.10.2024Hrant OhanyanEvents

As a result of the collaboration between the two organizations, Matenadaran and the “Armenia Wine” wine factory store will sell the “Sirelits” and “Khndalits” elixirs. During the elixir presentation, Ara Khzmalyan, the director of Matenadaran, Vahagn Mkrtchyan, the director of “Armenia Wine” company, and Hayk Gyulamiryan, the head of the Wine History Museum of Armenia,

THE LABORATORY FOR BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH OF MANUSCRIPTS WAS OPENED IN MATENADARAN UNDER THE SPONSORSHIP OF ARARATBANK AS PART OF THE INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR “THE FACES OF MEMORY.”

11.10.2024Hrant OhanyanEvents

Zhanna Andreasyan, the RA Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Matenadaran, and Mher Ananyan, the Executive Director of AraratBank, had the honour of cutting the ribbon. This laboratory will elevate Matenadaran’s work in manuscript restoration to a new level and implement new programs as a unified centre

THE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR, “THE FACES OF MEMORY,” IS CURRENTLY HELD AT MATENADARAN

10.10.2024Hrant OhanyanEvents

Around 40 specialists from over 15 countries are giving presentations and participating in master classes at the restoration laboratory. Today, the seminar participants visited the Matenadaran Museum to view manuscript samples in Armenian and foreign languages.

THE 13TH INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR, “THE FACES OF MEMORY,” HAS COMMENCED AT MASHTOTS MATENADARAN. THE SEMINAR WILL FOCUS ON THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES FOR PRESERVING AND RESTORING HANDWRITTEN AND PRINTED HERITAGE

09.10.2024Hrant OhanyanEvents

“The Faces of Memory” international seminar is a platform for significant institutions worldwide dedicated to preserving written heritage. Over the past 13 years, it has welcomed over 130 universal organizations and hundreds of professionals, fostering new business connections. Matenadaran is the leading professional centre for written heritage restoration in Armenia and the region. As part

ON OCTOBER 1 AND 2, MASHTOTS MATENADARAN PARTICIPATED IN THE “GITUZH” INITIATIVE, ORGANIZED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ARMENIA

03.10.2024Hrant OhanyanEvents

The RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports, Yerevan Municipality, and the National Academy of Sciences supported the event. At the science festival held in Freedom Square, Matenadaran had its booth and showcased the innovative equipment of the digitization and restoration departments, as well as exhibits on medieval medicine, natural science, painting materials, and

AUGUST IS A “SIZZLING” MONTH OF TRAINING

03.09.2024Hrant OhanyanEvents

Matenadaran prioritizes independence in restoration and aims to become independent from the international market. To achieve this, the organization has initiated activities to explore new methods for producing Armenian recovery papers and their applicability. Under the EU4CULTURE program funded by the European Union, with the Goethe Institute as the leading partner, Gayane Eliazyan, head of

RUBEN GALCHIAN’S MAP COLLECTION

11.08.2024Hrant OhanyanEvents

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

THE EXHIBITION “1 YEAR’S ETERNITY: MANUSCRIPT REPLENISHMENTS OF THE MATENADARAN” SHOWCASED TWO NEW MANUSCRIPTS

21.07.2024Hrant OhanyanEvents

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