Exhibit dedicated to 21st anniversary of Karabakh Movement opens in YerevanFebruary 20, 2009 - 16:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An exhibition dedicated to 21st anniversary of Karabakh Movement opened in the National Architecture Museum-Institute in Yerevan on Feb. 20. The exhibition featured photographs, maps and other archeological findings from excavations made within the last 5 years in Shushi, Khandaberd church and Tigranakert. All 3 historical monuments are situated in the liberated territories and serve as a striking proof of 2000 years of Armenian culture there. Shushi excavations resulted in a discovery of tombs, which proved assertions about Shushi plateau having been peopled even in 2nd century B.C. Medieval monuments of Armenian origin dating back to the XII century were discovered in the same region. As a result of researches made on the territory of Khadaberd church, accurate descriptions of Mongolian invasions were discovered. After 3 years of archeological excavations, specialists uncovered a part of а pinion wall, carved inside a cliff, as well as fragments of basilica situated in the same region. The exhibition to last till the end of March was organized with the assistance of Armenian Ministry of Culture, Institute of Archeology and Ethnography under RA National Academy of Sciences. Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |