Mashtots Matenadaran ancient manuscripts collection

The Mashtots Matenadaran, an Institute of Scientific Research on Ancient Manuscripts, named after the immortal creation of the Armenian alphabet in 405 and founder of the Armenian school Mesrop Mashtots is situated on one of the north-west scenic hills of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. The collection of approximatly 17,000 manuscripts includes almost every sphere of Armenian ancient and medieval science and culture. Read more about this element on the UNESCO Memory of the World website.

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Capital: Ereván
Region: Europa y América del Norte

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