May 24, 2011 - 17:49 AMT
Regional program on cultural heritage rehabilitation discussed in Gyumri

On May 23-24, Gyumri hosted a two-day seminar organized by the Armenian Ministry of Culture as part of an experimental project – Kyiv initiative of regional program on rehabilitation of historical cities’ cultural heritage. The seminar brought together representatives from Armenia’s 9 regions and districts, representatives of local self-government bodies, architects, etc.

The project on cultural heritage rehabilitation involves Alaverdi, Ashtarak, Gyumri, Goris, Gnishik-Yeghegis, Dilijan, Meghri, Noraduz, Vagharshapat and Oshakan.

Armenian Deputy Minister of Culture Arev Samuelyan addressed the seminar, the Ministry said on its official website.