Armenian historians registered 20 Armenian churches south of TehranJuly 15, 2010 - 14:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - As part of study of historical Armenian colonies, an expedition of the Research on Armenian Architecture (RAA) NGO examined Armenian monuments in 100 villages of Iran, south of Tehran and towards New Jugha and Shiraz. NGO head Samvel Karapetyan said that around 20 Armenian brick-built churches are preserved in these territories. “Brick was used as a construction material, as stone is not so popular in this area. However, damp brick was used, which turns into sand with the lapse of time,” he noted. “It is a pity that we are indifferent about our heritage – both in the Armenian community of Iran and in Armenia. We have lost ancient Armenian cemeteries in villages, as after repatriation of Armenians in 1946, these lands have been released for further cultivation,” Karapetyan added. However, he emphasized that the Iranian Department on Preservation of Cultural Monuments watches over the Armenian architectural monuments. For example, near several guarded Armenian cemeteries of the 19th century there are plates in English and Persian telling that they are Christian Armenian cemeteries. Besides, Karapetyan noted that many Armenian churches are being restored in Iran through state financing. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |