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Gladzor University Historical-Cultural Reserve-Museum

Region

Vayots Dzor

Distance from Yerevan

125.3 km

Type

Museum

"The Gladzor University Historical-Cultural Museum-Reserve is located in the village of Vernashen, Vayots Dzor Province, Armenia. The museum exhibition, which includes more than 250 artifacts, is housed in the Saint Jacob Church of Vernashen and is complemented by the Tanahat Monastic Complex. It presents the history of the university’s foundation, its activities, and its significant role in the spiritual, scientific, and social life of medieval Armenia. The museum was founded in 1984 on the 700th anniversary of Gladzor University, with its primary mission being the preservation, study, and promotion of historical and cultural monuments."

Interesting

facts about Gladzor University Historical-Cultural Reserve-Museum

Facts

Many prominent Armenian intellectuals of the time studied, worked, and created at Gladzor, including Nerses Mshetsi, Esayi Nchetsi, Stepanos Tarsayich, Hovhannes Vorotnetsi, Khachatur Kecharetsi, Avag, Momik, and others.

The medieval Gladzor University, which operated from the 13th to 14th centuries, was renowned as the ""Second Glorious Athens"" and the ""Capital of Wisdom"".

The university was a major center for the development of religious, social-political, philosophical, and creative thought."

Weather in Vayots Dzor

The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for Gladzor university historic-cultural preserve-museum depends on the weather conditions.

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