The Matenadaran
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This medieval manuscript collection in Yerevan, Armenia, is the world's largest repository of ancient Armenian texts, including some of the most obscure and ancient manuscripts.

Matenadaran, officially the Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, is a prominent museum and research institute in Yerevan, Armenia. It houses one of the world's largest collections of ancient Armenian manuscripts.

Why Go

📜 Explore a vast collection of ancient Armenian and foreign manuscripts
🏛️ Admire the monumental architecture influenced by medieval Armenian design
🌍 Discover rare texts, including the oldest complete Armenian manuscript
🖼️ See beautifully illuminated manuscripts and ivory-carved covers

Why Avoid

🔬 Most of the vast collection is only accessible by researchers

Tips

🗣️ Guide services in multiple foreign languages are available by reservation
🎟️ Citizens of Armenia get free entrance on the last Saturday of each month
📸 Professional camera use requires prior permission from the director

Cost

💰 Adults 2000 AMD, ages 6-18 1000 AMD, students 300 AMD.

Hours

🕒 Open Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-17:50. Closed Sunday, Monday, and holidays.

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