The Ararat-Eskijian Museum and The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) Present
Armenia Through 30 Objects: Stories from the History Museum of Armenia A Webinar with Dr. Nzhdeh Yeranyan Deputy Scientific Director, History Museum of Armenia, and Fulbright Visiting Scholar, Cornell University
Saturday, May 3, 2025 1:00 p.m. (Eastern) / 10:00 a.m. (Pacific) LIVE ON ZOOM AND YOUTUBE Zoom Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3RdeKM2 NAASR YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArmenianStudies
The History Museum of Armenia in Yerevan, often referred to as the “Mother Museum,” is a national cultural institution dedicated to collecting, preserving, studying, and exhibiting the material and intangible heritage of Armenia and the Armenian people.
With over a century of history, the museum houses more than 400,000 objects, including archaeological, ethnographic, and numismatic collections.
These artifacts offer a comprehensive picture of Armenian culture and history—from prehistoric times (1.8 million years ago) to the present day. This lecture will explore key episodes of Armenian history and culture through 30 selected objects, each revealing a unique and compelling story. Dr. Nzhdeh Yeranyan is a cultural anthropologist specializing in the preservation and management of cultural heritage, particularly in crisis, conflict, and post-conflict situations. His research focuses on the colonial and postcolonial archaeology of Armenia, the Bronze-Iron Age landscape, and the preservation of the cultural heritage of Nagorno-Karabakh, including the protection of museums and collections. He is the Deputy Scientific Director of the History Museum of Armenia, Lecturer in the Department of Cultural Studies at Yerevan State University, and is currently a Fulbright Visiting
