The creation of the Armenian alphabet in 405 AD is one of the most pivotal turning points in Armenian history. Mesrop Mashtots with the support of King Vramshapuh and Catholicos Sahak Parthev completed a mission that saved the Armenian people from assimilation. The 36 original letters were designed to perfectly reflect the phonetic system of the Armenian language. The creation of the alphabet was immediately followed by the "Golden Age"—the translation of the Bible and the f

Standing prominently at the end of Mashtots Avenue the Matenadaran is one of the world's largest repositories of ancient manuscripts. This institution is not only a museum but also a prestigious research center housing thousands of handwritten books on history philosophy medicine and art. The statue of Mesrop Mashtots the creator of the Armenian alphabet welcomes visitors at the entrance alongside other great Armenian thinkers. Matenadaran is a powerful symbol of the Armenian