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Matenadaran. Yerevan

299.99 €
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Matenadaran. Yerevan
299.99 €
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The Matenadaran is a unique museum and repository of ancient manuscripts, early printed books, archival materials, maps, and many other unique items. It is located in the heart of Yerevan, Armenia's capital.

The Matenadaran is both a major research center and a museum, where hundreds of thousands of visitors come each year to admire its treasures and experience the great culture of book art, learning about the creation and history of many important books, not only Armenian, but also Persian, Greek, Georgian, Hebrew, Slavic, and many other languages.

The museum's exhibition includes the first Bibles and Gospels, scholarly treatises and early printed books, archival documents, and photographs. The Matenadaran offers a fascinating journey through the history of book creation, presenting rare surviving examples of medieval illuminated manuscripts and unique books.
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