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 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. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |