Arsen Harutyunyan - The period of construction of the entrances at the fortification and spring of Tatev Monastery

15 Pages | 230-245 | DOI: Doi:10.54503/0135-0536-2023.3-230 |

Revceived on: 2023-06-20 | Reviewed on: 2023-08-06 | Accepted for printing on: 2023-11-29

Published in: 2023 N 3 (224) / Archaeology

According to historiographer Stepanos Orbelyan, a fortification was erected around Tatev Monastery at the beginning of the 10th century on the initiative of the spiritual leader of Syunik, Bishop Hovhannes (1006–1058). In the first and second halves of the 11th century, on the initiative of Bishops Hovhannes and Gregory (1058–1116), arched gates with apses and churches were built over the western and eastern entrances adjacent to the fortification. The western entrance with its apses of St. Karapet did not reach us, but in the 1980s, the eastern entrance near the northern fortification was restored together with the one-nave and over the gate churches of Holy Mother of God (built in 1087).

KeywordsTatev Monastery Stepanos Orbelyan old and new entrances of the fortification construction of the spring archaeological excavations epigraphic inscription manuscript mention.

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Siranush Fahradyan - Inscriptions and images on the seals of the Armenian Patriarchs of Jerusalem in the XIX century

19 Pages | 258-277 | DOI: Doi:10.54503/0135-0536-2023.3-258 |

Revceived on: 2023-06-20 | Reviewed on: 2023-07-18 | Accepted for printing on: 2023-11-29

Published in: 2023 N 3 (224) / Archaeology

Abstract / Keywords

A number of archival documents relating to the activities of the XIX century patriarchs of Armenian Apostolic Patriarchate of Jerusalem - Theodoros Vanetsi (1801-1818), Gabriel Nikomedatsi (1819-1840), Zakaria Kopetsi (1841-1846), Kirakos of Jerusalem (1846-1850), Hovhannes Zmyurnatsi (1850-1860), Esai Talastsi (1864-1885), Harutyun Vehapetyan (1889-1910), summarized in the archive of the Matenadaran after Mesrop Mashtots, have confirming seals.

KeywordsArmenian patriarchate of Jerusalem archival documents seal church heraldry decoding of seal inscriptions Resurrection scene in the seals.

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Avetis Grigoryan - Prince residence Sotk: History and monuments

19 Pages | 125-144 |

Revceived on: 2021-01-14 | Reviewed on: 2021-01-18 | Accepted for printing on: 2021-03-03

Published in: 2021 N 1 (216) / Articles, reports

Abstract / Keywords

Sotk village is located in the south-east of Gegharkunik province of the Republic of Armenia. According to Stepanos Orbelyan, the name of the settlement originates from the name of the cold wind blowing from the mountain pass to Sevan. The Armenian identity of medieval Sotk is evidenced not only by about two dozen Armenian medieval written sources, but also by historical monuments in the vicinity of the village – churches, khachkars, Armenian inscriptions. The church of Sotk belonged to the Diocese of the Makenyats Monastery of the Armenian Apostolic Church, which was one of the oldest orders of the Armenian Church.

KeywordsSotk Middle Ages culture Christianity monuments excavations fortress church khachkar inscription princely family.

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Ashot Manucharyan - Episcopal Diocese of Arsharunik (the 4th–the 9th cc.)

15 Pages | 187-202 |

Revceived on: 2021-05-14 | Reviewed on: 2021-05-31 | Accepted for printing on: 2021-06-23

Published in: 2021 N 3 (218) / Articles, reports

Abstract / Keywords

The Diocese of Arsharunik is one of the oldest dioceses in Armenia, formed by St. Gregory the Illuminator in the second diocesan department. In the middle of the 4th century, during the reign of Catholicos St. Nerses the Great, it was annexed to the bishopric of Bagrevand. It became the main episcopate of the country when Catholicos St. Sahak Partev returning from Persia in 432 AD, settled in the province of Bagrevand. The famous bishops of Bagrevand during this period were the 5th century philosopher Yeznik Koghbatsi and the patriarch of the Armenian historiography Movses Khorenatsi.

Keywordsbishopric Catholicos throne spiritual center diocese inscription cathedral commemorative inscription historiographic theological.

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Yervand Grekyan - Storage and redistribution of grain reserves in the kingdom of Urartu

24 Pages | 203-227 | DOI: Doi.10.52853/01350536-2021.3-203 |

Revceived on: 2021-09-06 | Reviewed on: 2021-09-30 | Accepted for printing on: 2021-11-16

Published in: 2021 N 3 (218) / Discussions

Abstract / Keywords

The kingdom of Urartu (Biainili, 9th–7th centuries BC) was an ancient Near Eastern state with redistributive economy. According to the preserved written and archaeological data, the large granaries and cellars built by the royal power in the main cities/administrative centres of Urartu, could store tens of thousands of tons of grain and provide with food ca. 100–150 thousand people throughout a year.

KeywordsUrartian kingdom palace-temple economy cuneiform inscriptions archaeological sources grain reserves daily ration redistribution.

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Ashot Manucharyan - Arevik branch of the Syunik thronal princes

6 Pages | 193-199 | DOI: DOI: 10.54503/0135-0536-2025.3-193 |

Revceived on: 2025-11-05 | Reviewed on: 2025-11-11 | Accepted for printing on: 2025-11-17

Published in: 2025 N 3 (230) / Archaeology

Abstract / Keywords

In the result of the conducted research, we added the sixth branch to the five ones of the ruling royal princes of Syunik – branch of princes of the province of Arevik. The basis for this was the inscription on the khachkar installed in the southern corner of the eastern wall of the Church of St. Stepanos in the village of Vank restored in 1554, Meghri region. This inscription, dated 902, mentions “Lord Smbat”. According to the research and purchase contracts of the Tatev Monastery for the period from 839 to 891, the title of “Lord” was borne by diocesan bishops and throne princes. The same Smbat is mentioned on the khachkar, dated 911, which was erected in the rural area of Lichkvaz in the region of Meghri.

Keywords Syunik Arevik Meghri throne prince church khachkar inscription

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