Armenia’s Matenadaran to restore 11 large manuscripts in 2015
Science and cultureThe Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (the Matenadaran) after Mesrop Mashtots continues the restoration works of the large manuscripts. In 2015 it is intended to complete the restoration of 11 manuscripts. The Head of the Restoration Department of the Institute of Ancient Manuscripts Gayane Eliazyan told Armenpress that more than 1000 large manuscripts are kept in the Matenadaran. And the restoration works have been carried out for already two years.
“By now we did not implement any restoration, as we did not have the necessary materials for that. The administration, considering the preservation of the manuscripts to be very important, has purchased the necessary Japanese paper, which is quite expensive. In 2014 9 large manuscripts were restored. This year we will restore 11”,- stated Gayane Eliazyan.