Memories of Yerevan
Memories of Yerevan Memories of Yerevan is a richly illustrated exploration of one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities. This book brings together the work of twenty authors, each of…
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Memories of Yerevan
Memories of Yerevan is a richly illustrated exploration of one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities. This book brings together the work of twenty authors, each of whom is an expert in their field. Yerevan dates back to 782 BCE.
In 301 CE, Armenia was the first country to adopt Christianity as an official religion. It is an accessible look at the history and culture of Armenia through the story of its capital. Memories of Yerevan provides a detailed description of the religious life of the country as seen through its unique churches and its written heritage, including the precious documents kept in the Matenadaran in Yerevan, the world's largest repository of Armenian manuscripts.
As well as ancient history, the book explores the key period of the early 20th century, when Yerevan became the capital of Armenia and the country had a brief period of independence from colonial