ArmInfo. The Mesrop Mashtots Research Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, known as "Matenadaran," hosted a presentation for a project aimed at restoring and promoting the written heritage of Nagorno-Karabakh. The heritage is stored in Matenadaran with the assistance of the US Ambassador's Fund for the Preservation of Cultural Property. As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, the program is currently being implemented thanks to a US grant of $74,000. It focuses on the preservation and restoration of manuscripts and unique archival documents written and illustrated in the 13th-18th centuries in Gandzasar, Dadivank, Gndevank, Khadavank, Gtchavank and other Armenian medieval monasteries. These documents shed light on the rich Armenian cultural heritage and help fill historical gaps. The program is set to be implemented over a period of 3 years.
Before the program presentation, a meeting took place between the US Ambassador to Armenia, Kristina Kvien, and the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Armenia, Zhanna Andreasyan. During the meeting, the Ambassador highlighted the US's commitment to enhancing relations with Armenia, and underscored the importance of collaboration with the MOESCS in various areas. Ms. Kvien expressed her willingness to facilitate the implementation of joint initiatives. The interlocutors discussed the possibility of holding a joint exhibition of the William Saroyan Museum in Fresno with one of the museums in Armenia, as well as several other issues of mutual interest.