I realize how important the image of Anahit is for all Armenians, and I am really pleased that this collaboration between the British Museum and the History Museum of Armenia made this event possible in Yerevan. John Gallagher, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Armenia, said this on the live broadcast of the Public Television Company, referring to the exhibition of the exhibits preserved from the statue of the Goddess Anahit in Armenia.
“It's really wonderful that the British Museum has found new partners to share the treasures it holds. The museum has more than 5,000 exhibits from around the world, and it's wonderful that we found something that resonates in the hearts of the Armenian people," he said.
John Gallagher also believes that the display of the statue of Anahit will bring many tourists to Armenia.
"This is a valuable way to highlight the richness of Armenian culture and the fact that the British Museum has a role to play in sharing that story with the world, and bringing it to Armenia provides an opportunity for Armenians to better appreciate the richness of their own culture," he said.
