Projektnummer

0062344

Zusammenfassung

The infrastructure project will put the scientific analysis of the oldest texts of the Armenian language, which are preserved in palimpsest form, on a contemporary basis. It will pave the way for providing essential new knowledge about the early history of Armenian literacy as well as the development of the Armenian Christian tradition in the Caucasus. The Matenadaran (Scientific Research Institute of Ancient Manuscripts named after Mesrop Mashtots) in Yerevan houses a total of at least 50 palimpsest manuscripts comprising about 1,500 folios (plus some 4,500 fragments) from the time o...