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MONUMENT TO MOVSES KHORENATSI


1996


State index: 1.6.90.5

Sculptor: Armen Poghosyan


The monument to Movses Khorenatsi, the “Father of Armenian History” (5th century), is situated at 1st Alek Manukyan Street, in front of the main building of Yerevan State University (YSU).

This prominent sculpture is set on a rectangular platform and depicts Khorenatsi seated on a rock fragment, holding an open book, which represents his renowned work, “History of the Armenians.” The monument is crafted from two large pieces of basalt and stands approximately 3 meters tall.

Notable for its grandeur, the monument is also of significant historical value.

 

“Scientific Research Centre of Historical and Cultural Heritage” SNCO

Yerevan Municipality


A. Manukyan Str.