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Let them say it’s Albanian, but preserve our monuments.
The guest of “Other News” is Raffi Kortoshyan, Deputy Director of the Foundation for the Study of Armenian Architecture.
The strengthening of Armenia should be the only unifying factor.
Raffi Kortoshian’s interview about making the slogan “Nevermore” a reality․
There is a movement in Turkey to restore Armenian monuments
Irina Mkrtchyan’s interview with Raffi Kortoshyan, Deputy Director of the Foundation for the Study of Armenian Architecture.
The Armenian Temple has become a weapon in the hands of Baku
These days, when the Armenian press is all about the restoration of the mosaic in the bath of the Garni temple, Baku’s propaganda machine has once again gone haywire. Those who have no history are trying to cast doubt on the origin of the only pagan temple preserved in the region, built in the first century. They are posting footage on social networks, saying that Garni was not built in antiquity, but in the 20th century. In fact, these are footage of the restoration of the collapsed temple of Garni in 1969.
Armenian monuments in Artsakh
Raffi Kortoshian’s interview about the remaining Armenian monuments in Artsakh․
The Last Lesson
Held at the Armen Hakhnazarian Hall of the Research on Armenian Architecture Foundation
Yerevan, Armenia – May 23, 2025 — In alignment with the Ministry of Education’s declaration of the 2024–2025 academic year as the Year of Cultural Education, Yerevan High School No. 65 hosted a culturally significant “Last Lesson” event at the Armen Hakhnazarian Hall of the RAA Foundation.
This initiative was organized under the patronage of Leo School of Yerevan and led by the educators of the school’s “Art and Architectural Design” stream. In partnership with the RAA Foundation, the event was dedicated to the life, legacy, and contributions of Armen Hakhnazarian, founder of the RAA, and prominent monumentologist Samvel Karapetyan.
The event served not only as a symbolic closing to the academic year but also as an opportunity to deepen students’ appreciation for Armenia’s architectural heritage and the individuals who have worked tirelessly to preserve it.
This collaboration reflects a growing commitment within the educational community to integrate cultural awareness and historical preservation into the learning experience, in accordance with national educational priorities.
Inauguration of the New Office of the Armenian Architecture Research Foundation
On May 7, 2025, the Armenian Architecture Research Foundation (AARF) officially inaugurated its new office in Yerevan. The facility includes a dedicated hall named in honor of the Foundation’s founder, Armen Hakhnazarian, and a library named after the prominent monument expert, Samvel Karapetyan.
The inauguration ceremony featured addresses by the following distinguished speakers:
- Mr. Jora Manoucherian, President of RAA/USA and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the RAA Foundation
- Mr. Ruben Galichian, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the RAA Foundation
- Ms. Margrit Hakhnazaryan, Member of the Board of Trustees of the RAA Foundation
- Ms. Emma Abrahamyan, Director of the RAA Foundation
- Mr. Raffi Kortoshyan, Co-Director of the RAA Foundation
During the ceremony, appreciation awards were presented to the following individuals in recognition of their steadfast dedication and significant contributions to the acquisition of the Foundation’s new office building:
- Mr. Ruben Galichian, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees
- Mr. Artashes Kakoyan, Legal Counsel and Member of the Board of Trustees
- Mr. Sevak Aleksanyan, Deputy Legal Counsel
As well as the members of the Foundation’s Executive Board for their valuable support:
- Ms. Emma Abrahamyan (Director)
- Mr. Raffi Kortoshyan (Co-Director)
- Mr. Armen Gevorgyan (Co-Director)
- Mr. Ashot Hakobyan (Co-Director)
The establishment of the new office was made possible through the dedicated efforts of the RAA/USA Board of Directors, under the leadership of President Jora Manoucherian, and with the generous financial support of The H. Hovnanian Family Foundation, Mr. Arthur and Mrs. Lily Seredian, and numerous other benefactors.
This new institutional home will serve as a central hub for the ongoing research, documentation, and preservation of Armenian architectural heritage, reinforcing the Foundation’s mission and expanding its capacity for future generations.