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News
- Artifacts from Shamoot are in the museum
In 2024, the archaeological expedition of the Research Centre of Historical and Cultural Heritage, led by Mher Khechoyan, carried out rescue excavations at the endangered tomb of Shamoot. - Results of the Restoration Works of St. Nikoghayos (Nicholas) the Miracle Worker Church in Amrakits
On May 8, at the Scientific Research Centre of Historical and Cultural Heritage, a lecture was held dedicated to the completion of the restoration works of the St. Nicholas the Miracle Worker Russian Church in Amrakits village, Lori region. - Scientific-Practical Course on “Archaeological Textiles”
A scientific-practical course titled “Archaeological Textiles” was held from April 27-29 of this year, dedicated to the conservation and restoration of archaeological fabrics. - Practical Excavation Training at Our Research Center
The collaboration between the Charles Aznavour State College of Culture and Arts and the Research Centre of Historical and Cultural Heritage continues. - The Defenсe System of Lori Fortress is Being Restored
Lori Fortress, one of the most prominent fortresses of medieval Armenia, is once again in the spotlight. Initiated by the RA Ministry of ESCS and designed by the “Research Centre of Historical and Cultural Heritage” SNCO, unprecedented restoration of the fortress walls and site improvement works are underway.




“To preserve the monument in the present, ensuring its future”
Discover
Because of rescue, scientific, and restoration excavations, tens of structures are discovered every year in the Republic of Armenia. They are also discovered thanks to professional surveys and calls from citizens.
Study
Known and newly discovered structures – architectural, archaeological, historical, artistic, etc. – are studied in detail by the researchers of the Scientific Research Center in the form of scientific expeditions before receiving the status of a monument.
Document
The structures that have received the status of monuments, after the studies and comparison with the relevant standards, are registered and taken under state protection.
Restore
The restoration of historical and cultural immovable monuments, as well as archaeological findings, have been one of the priorities of the Scientific Research Center since its foundation.
Protect
The approach of the Scientific Research Center to the preservation of monuments is as follows: “To preserve the monument in the present, ensuring its future.”
Popularize
The popularization of the historical and cultural heritage by various means is one of the priority directions of the Scientific Research Center. We are sure that the citizen who knows the monument and loves it is the best guarantee of the protection of the monument.

Our approach to the heritage
Do we know our monuments? School Olympiad in Lori.
“The Secret of the earth: Karmir Blur” Exhibition of exclusive finds
Specialists continue the registration and documentation of monuments
The restoration projects of a number of monuments has begun






