Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, is honoring the heritage of its ancient Armenian quarter by bringing its history to life.
AnalitikaUA.net reported that the “Lost Kyiv” historical and educational project is being implemented in the Ukrainian capital. As part of the project, new information signs have appeared in the Podil district. They mark the historical boundaries of the ancient Armenian quarter (14th–17th centuries) and the location of the Armenian Church of the Holy Mother of God.
“Even in these difficult wartime conditions, the capital of Ukraine finds resources to preserve historical memory and demonstrates an impressive example of deep respect for the heritage of the peoples who inhabited the city for centuries and shaped its culture. The implementation of this project underscores that caring for Kyiv’s multicultural past and the contribution of the Armenian community to its development remain important priorities,” the website writes.
The project was initiated by the Department for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage of the Kyiv City State Administration, the “Ancient Kyiv” State Historical and Architectural Reserve, the Center for the Conservation of Archaeological Objects, and the “Ukraine Incognita” public organization.
The goal of the initiative is to bring back to public memory cultural heritage sites that were destroyed in various historical periods.
