Visits – Matenadaran

THE LEADERSHIP OF MATENADARAN AND SCHOLARS VISITED ZINVORI TUN, BRINGING WITH THEM A PETITION BOOK, THE GOSPEL OF SHUKHONTS, INTENDED TO FULFIL THE WISHES OF BELIEVERS

15.11.2024Hrant OhanyanVisits

One of our wishes is for a meeting between Matenadaran and the Armenian youth to foster a sense of mutual responsibility, and only knowledge can establish such responsibility. Matenadaran serves as a repository for manuscripts from around the world, and our ultimate goal is to create a true home for these manuscripts. Zinvori Tun has

SCIENTIFIC STAFF EXCHANGE UNDER THE ERASMUS+ PROGRAM

12.11.2024Hrant OhanyanVisits

From October 14 to 18, 2024, two researchers of the Matenadaran, Senior Researcher, Ph.D. in History Garnik Harutyunyan and Junior Researcher Tatevik Stepanyan, participated in a professional training at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece) within the framework of the Erasmus+ program, as part of the scientific staff exchange for the winter semester 2024-2025. Garnik

THE CHAIRMAN AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE INALCO FOUNDATION OF FRANCE VISITED MATENADARAN

09.11.2024Hrant OhanyanVisits

On November 9, 2024, Foundation President Philip Advani and Executive Director Arno Geneva, who is also a docent at the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations (INALCO), along with Anna Leiloyan-Ekmalyan, the scientific director of the “Hishatakaran” NGO, toured the departments of Matenadaran. They explored the new exhibitions, the digitization and restoration departments, and

DONORS OF VALUABLE MANUSCRIPTS RECENTLY VISITED MATENADARAN

23.10.2024Hrant OhanyanVisits

The manuscript collections of Matenadaran were supplemented with four significant manuscripts: an 18th-century Psalter and Sharaknots donated by Nshan and Maria Paggalyan from Beirut, Lebanon, and a 15th-16th century Treasury and an 18th-century Collection donated by the Armenian Martyrs’ Congregational Church of Philadelphia. During their visit, the Paggalyan and Keshishyan families explored the new exhibitions,

THE DIRECTOR OF MATENADARAN MET WITH DR MICHAEL ERDMAN, HEAD OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND CENTRAL ASIA DEPARTMENT OF THE BRITISH LIBRARY

04.10.2024Hrant OhanyanVisits

They both praised the significant contribution of the former head of the department, Vrezh (Nerses Der Nersessian) Nersessian, to the study and promotion of Armenian culture. Dr Erdman, on behalf of the library’s management, expressed readiness to enhance the collaboration between the two institutions. They highlighted three main areas of cooperation: joint exhibitions, updating, research,

A DELEGATION HEADED BY KHALID IBRAHIM AL-SULAITI, GENERAL MANAGER OF THE KATARA CULTURAL VILLAGE FOUNDATION, VISITED MATENADARAN

18.09.2024Hrant OhanyanVisits

The delegation, accompanied by RA Prime Minister’s spouse Anna Hakobyan, toured the Matenadaran Museum and visited the Restoration Department and the Depository of Manuscripts at the invitation of the MyStep Foundation. Ara Khzmalyan, director of Matenadaran, presented the idea of creating a laboratory for Arabic manuscripts’ restoration and research at Matenadaran. It would help in

VISIT TO THE MORGAN LIBRARY AND MUSEUM IN NEW YORK

14.09.2024Hrant OhanyanVisits

On September 12, 2024, the Matenadaran delegation visited the renowned Morgan Library and Museum, which was founded 100 years ago and has a rare collection of written heritage – manuscripts, old printed books, and documents. During the visit, the delegation learned about the restoration and exhibition activities of the centre. At the end of the

DIRECTOR OF MATENADARAN PRESENTED CURRENT AND VISIONARY PROGRAMS TO NAASR

13.09.2024Hrant OhanyanVisits

On September 10, 2024, a delegation from Matenadaran visited the USA and met with the board of trustees and the heads of the executive body of NAASR (National Association for Armenian Studies and Research) as part of a business visit. Mark Mamikonian, scientific director of the centre, welcomed the delegation and showcased Armenian manuscripts kept

DISCUSSION AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY

11.09.2024Hrant OhanyanVisits

The delegation of Matenadaran met with the university’s teaching staff at the initiative of Professor Christina Maranci from Harvard University. They discussed presenting Matenadaran’s academic activities and the results of the International Armenological Congress, also exploring opportunities for academic and educational cooperation. Increasing access to digital resources, promoting Armenian studies within the university, and setting

MATENADARAN’S DELEGATION IS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

11.09.2024Hrant OhanyanVisits

On September 9, the Matenadaran delegation, headed by director Ara Khzmalyan, visited the Armenian Museum of America in Boston. During the visit, they met with the executive director Jason Sohigian and the museum staff to discuss deepening scientific and practical ties with Armenian circles, museum officials, and philanthropists in Boston and New York. The delegation