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Matenadaran

Region

Yerevan

Distance from Yerevan

1.5 km

Type

Museum

The Matenadaran is the first scientific-research institution in Armenia, established in 1921 based on the manuscript repository of Etchmiadzin. In 1939, the Matenadaran was moved from Etchmiadzin to Yerevan and housed in the Public Library building. The construction of the Matenadaran building in Yerevan began in 1945, based on the design of architect Mark Grigoryan, and was completed in 1957. By a decision of the Soviet Armenian government, in 1959, it was transformed into the Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, and in 1962, it was named after Mesrop Mashtots, the creator of the Armenian alphabet.

Interesting

facts about Matenadaran

Facts

Between 2007 and 2011, under the leadership of chief architect Arthur Meschian, a new building of the Matenadaran was constructed to accommodate the expansion of its activities and growing collection.

Medieval Armenian translations have preserved many original texts that have been lost in their native languages.

The Matenadaran houses the largest Armenian book, the ""Musha's Sermons"", weighing 28 kg, and the smallest, weighing just 190 g."

Weather in Yerevan

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 Matenadaran depends on the weather conditions.

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Matenadaran on the map on Armenia