(ANSA) - ROME - A land about which little is known, but rich in
history and culture. A people who suffered a lot throughout its
history but was always able to get up after falling. The ancient
Armenian civilization and resilience of its people are the focus
of the exhibition ''Armenia. The People of the Ark'', hosted
from March 6 to May 3 by the Central Hall of the Vittoriano in
Rome. This is a tribute, Armenian Ambassador to Italy Sargis
Ghazaryan underlined, to the victims of the genocide - on the
occasion of its centenary, which will be commemorated on April
24 - but also ''a great opportunity to celebrate the 'rebirth'
of the Armenian people''.
The exhibition, the diplomat said during the presentation, ''is
a journey through the 3000-year history of the Armenian
civilization, on the border between the West and the East,
through the metaphor of the Ark'', (symbol of strength against
all odds and which, according to tradition, survived the Flood,
landing on Mount Ararat, ed).
In the seven sections of the exhibition, visitors will be able
to see archaeological finds, illuminated manuscripts, works of
art, pictures, documents and multimedia materials that help
visitors discover the Armenian language and its alphabet.
Among the most valuable pieces, a stone cross dating back to
6th-7th century, a cross with relics of St. George (1746) and
the Gospel of Queen Mlke, dating back to 862, usually held at
the Library of Mekhitarist Fathers in San Lazzaro Island,
Venice. (ANSA).
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