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TSU - 100 Years of Armenian Studies

A conference marking the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Armenian Studies was opened at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU) on November 2. The conference is dedicated to the history and challenges of the establishment and development of this field in Georgia.
 

Speaking at the event, Dean of the TSU Faculty of Humanities, Professor Nana Gaprindashvili focused on the history of the department, its activities and scientific achievements: “The Department of Armenian Studies and Tbilisi State University are almost of the same age. Back in 1918, upon the foundation of the university, our ancestors decided to include Armenological subjects in the educational programs. In 1922, they founded the Department of Armenian Studies, and it was a very logical and correct decision, because it is impossible not to develop Armenology in Georgia. Armenia and Georgia have very close relations throughout their multi-century history, and studying these historical, cultural, literary ties is very important.”
 

An exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Armenian Studies was also opened at the TSU Museum. The exhibition featured photos, manuscripts and memorabilia of those scientists who made a significant contribution to the development of Armenology in Georgia. The visitors have an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the manuscripts and photos of Davit Kipshidze, Leon Melikset-Bek, Ivane Javakhishvili, Zaza Aleksidze, Ivane Shilakadze, Ilia Abuladze, Ekvtime Takaishvili and other prominent figures. The exhibits were provided by the National Center of Manuscripts of Georgia.
 

Especially noteworthy are Ilia Abuladze’s work “Armenian sources of Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani,” the Armenian translator of the “Life of Kartli” and his records, “Armenian dialectical forms according to the Georgian manuscript of the 10th century,” Ivane Javakhishvili’s “Old Armenian historical writing,” etc.   
 

“Several sections will work at the scientific conference dedicated to the 100th anniversary of one of the oldest departments of TSU. Source critics, historians, philologists, art critics, experts in paleography and epigraphy will work at the conference. So, it is a very interesting and effective conference, in terms of content,” Head of the TSU Department of Armenian Studies, Professor Natia Chantladze said.
 

Teaching of Armenology subjects began at TSU in 1918, and it was established as a separate department in 1922. Throughout this period, TSU has trained many internationally recognized Armenologists.