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2007-10-16 The “Tatev” complex is 1100 years old

In the 10th century Tatev had a population of 1,000 and controlled numerous villages. In the 13th century it owned 680 villages. Tatev also had University built by the support of the Orbelian noble family. The earliest records mentioning the Tatev complex date back to 4 century AD. The main monument is the Church of Pogos and Petros (Peter and Paul) built in 895-906. The Tatev complex has survived numerous wars and earthquakes. The "Gavazan" erected in 904 in the yard, near the dwelling premises of the monastery, is a unique work of Armenian architectural and engineering art. This is a pillar, built of small stones. As a result of seismic tremors, and even at a mere touch of human hand, the pillar tilts and then returns to the initial position by this signaling an approaching army or an earthquake. On the occasion of the 1100th anniversary of the establishment of the Tatev complex a conference was held in Tatev with the participation of scientists, archaeologists, historians and state officials. Minister of culture – Hasmig Boghossian, who was also present at the event, noted that the road leading up to the complex needs to be reconstructed. As part of the event, by the initiative of the head of the Syunig region, schoolchildren from the Syunik province were christened at the Tatev monestary.

2007-10-16 Armenia has a sad present and bright future of ballet

Mnatsakanian said that mainly only Armenian operas; already staged a million times are being staged in the national opera and ballet academy theater. According to him the director Gegham Grigorian is to be blamed for the current situation. Mnatsakanian said that Gegham Grigorian is a very good singer, but the same cannot be said about his director abilities.

2007-10-16 Armenian national kickboxing team retunes with 5 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals.

President of Armenian national kickboxing federation Garnik Hayrapetian congratulated the sportsmen and their trainers, noting that their victory is the victory of the Armenian nation. Hayrapetian especially congratulated who were first time participants of an international championship and still managed to bring home silver medals

2007-10-16 A Moscow-based Armenian, Hrant Poghosian, handed a 14th century Armenian language Bible to the Matendaran Institute of Old Manuscripts.

Armenian first Lady Bella Kocharian, education and science minister Levon Mkrtchian and culture minister Hasmik Poghosian were at the Matendaran institute to commend the patron of art. The donation was appreciated by Matenadaran executive director, Hrachya Tamrazian, who noted that the manuscript has unique miniatures. The manuscript dates back to1399 and belonged to the Prosyhan noble family. It was kept at the Saint John-Paul church in Yerevan that was destroyed in 1937, the manuscript escaped destruction miraculously and was passed from one hand to another until reaching madenadaran. Hrant Poghosian was awarded Saint Mesrop order of Matenadaran. Poghosian said that they have found another old manuscript in Los Angeles on sail fro $130,000 and assured that in the near future the manuscript will join other manuscripts in Matenadaran.

2007-10-16 Mika Yerevan chess team occupied the third place in the European club competition in Antalia.

Overall 18 teams participated in the comeptition. Head of Mika Yerevan club Ashot Vardapetian said that Turkey presented 4 teams at the competition, 2 out of which played against the Armenian chess players. According to him, the chess players will continue their trainings and prepare to participate in different upcoming compeitions.