The Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the NAS RA Holds Scientific Council Meeting to Present 2024 Excavation Results

From March 26 to 28, the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia (IAE NAS RA) is holding a meeting of its Scientific Council to present the results of archaeological excavations and research conducted in 2024.

The first session took place in the small conference hall of the NAS RA. Among those in attendance were Academician-Secretary of the Department of Armenian Studies and Social Sciences of the NAS RA, Corresponding Member of the Academy, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor Yuri Suvaryan; researchers from the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography; and others interested in the field.

The meeting was opened by the Director of the IAE, Dr. Arsen Bobokhyan, who reported that 30 archaeological sites across Armenia were excavated and studied during the 2024 reporting year. These sites span a broad chronological range—from the prehistoric period to the late Middle Ages—and the results have significantly contributed to the discovery, understanding, and popularization of Armenia’s rich historical and cultural heritage. Dr. Bobokhyan also highlighted the wide scope of international collaboration, with partnerships extending from the United States to Japan, reflecting growing global interest in Armenia’s archaeological legacy.

The first speaker, participating remotely, was Kristine Martirosyan-Olshansky of the University of California, Los Angeles (USA). She presented the findings from the 2024 excavations at the Masis Blur archaeological site, carried out under the direction of Pavel Avetisyan, Scientific Director of the Institute and Corresponding Member of the NAS RA.

Following her, archaeologist Boris Gasparyan presented the results of the 2024 excavations at the Lernagog-1 site in the Armavir region. Eight additional presentations were scheduled for the day.

The sessions will continue on March 27 and 28 at the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography (Charents Street 15).