Matenadaran Exhibits Octagonal Church Artifacts from Ancient Artashat
Matenadaran Hosts Unique Exhibition on the Octagonal Church Discovered During Excavations of Ancient Artashat
The Matenadaran, Armenia's renowned manuscript repository in Yerevan, is hosting a special exhibition showcasing discoveries from archaeological excavations at ancient Artashat. The exhibition focuses on an octagonal church structure uncovered during the dig, presenting what organizers describe as sacred fragments from the site.
Artashat, founded in the second century B.C., served as an early capital of the Armenian kingdom and is a significant archaeological site. The octagonal church represents an important architectural find from Armenia's Christian heritage period.
The exhibition, titled "The Revelation of Sacred Fragments," offers visitors insight into the material culture and religious life of ancient Armenia through the artifacts recovered from the excavation.
