Events – Matenadaran

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

03.12.2024Hrant OhanyanEvents

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

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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 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)

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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

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

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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