The Old Collection Of Hebrew Manuscripts Thoroughly Studied

THE OLD COLLECTION OF HEBREW MANUSCRIPTS THOROUGHLY STUDIED

AZG Armenian Daily
01/10/2008

Science

The old collection of Hebrew manuscripts kept in Matenadaran
includes the manuscripts brought from Etchmiatsin in 1940. The new
one consists of more than 100 parchment scrolls of the 19th century
brought form Ukraine in 1980s. The old collection was enriched
in 1920-50s; overall, 21 manuscripts are registered. Yosif Amusin,
Dr. of Institute of Oriental Studies of Russia’s Academy of Sciences,
studied 13 of these manuscripts in 1969.

>From March of this year, Matenadaran’s new scientific worker Ruzan
Poghosian, specialized in Hebrew language at Jerusalem Jewish
University in 2000, started the study of all the 21 manuscripts.

Among the 7 manuscripts, studied first time, she found out a Sanskrit
manuscript received from Varuzhan Malatian in 1967.

Especially the 185-page leather manuscript aroused interest. In
contrast to other manuscripts, it is not just a rewriting of the books
of the Old Testament but an interpretation of both the Old Testament
and several books of the Talmud. There are also several unfamiliar
titles, for example, After Death (akharey mavet), which she cannot find
in the Old Testament in Hebrew or in Internet materials about Talmud.

According to the Hebraist, long time is needed to study the manuscript
thoroughly as it is written in illegible, small letter and peculiar
handwriting. In order to work on a manuscript of that volume, to
acquire the necessary skills and to make the study easier it is
necessary to establish a relationship with Jerusalem Institute of
Hebrew Manuscripts.

Most of the manuscripts of the old collection are extracts from the
books of Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy and Esther of the Old
Testament. There are also three Charms that, according to Poghosian,
give sufficient grounds to studies based on comparison of the Charms
in Armenian.

Armavir Branch Of Converse Bank Re-Opens In Armavir Marz

ARMAVIR BRANCH OF CONVERSE BANK RE-OPENS IN ARMAVIR MARZ

Noyan Tapan

Se p 29, 2008

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 29, NOYAN TAPAN. Armavir branch of Converse Bank
CJSC re-opened in Armavir marz (province) on September 29. The bank’s
shareholders – the famous Argentinean Armenian businessman Eduardo
Eurnekian and the governor of Armavir marz Ashot Ghahramanian were
present at the re-opening ceremony.

In the words of Converse Bank’s CEO Ararat Ghukasian, after
being reconstructed in a modern style, Armavir branch will render
comprehensive banking services to local residents. He attached special
importance to provision of agricultural loans. According to him,
the bank pays great attention to the development of agriculture,
and with this aim a large-scale program on agricultural financing is
being done in all Armenian marzes, under which farmers receive loans
at low interest rates.

A. Ghukasian said that Converse Bank cooperates with the World
Bank by implementing a project on economic development of rural
areas. In particular, under the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s
Water-To-Market Activity, loans of a total of 500 thousand dollars
were given to farmers. A. Ghukasian stated that the project will have
continuous character.

In response to reporters’ question, A. Ghukasian said that the current
developments in international markets, particularly in the U.S,
Europe and Russia will hardly have an impact on Armenia’s banking
system. In his words, the consequences will be felt in Armenia later,
but "no sudden blow" to the country’s economy and banking system is
expected because Armenia-based banks do not use securities, due to
which the international financial market is in today’s situation.

http://www.nt.am/news.php?shownews=117777

President Sargsyan Visits The Embassy Of China

PRESIDENT SARGSYAN VISITS THE EMBASSY OF CHINA

armradio.am
30.09.2008 13:40

On the occasion of the National Day of the People’s Democratic Republic
of China – the 59th anniversary of establishment of the Republic –
President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan visited the Embassy of China
in Yerevan.

The President congratulated the staff of the Embassy on the occasion
of the National Day.

During the conversation with the Ambassador of China to Armenia
the parties expressed appreciation for the current high level of
cooperation and political dialogue between the two friendly countries.

The Nations’ Right To Self-Determination

THE NATIONS’ RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION

Hayots Ashkhar Daily
26 Sep 2008
Armenia

"Time is ripe for having serious discussions over the nations’ right
to self-determination.

We are far from the idea that any claim for self-determination should
be satisfied through secessions. But I also see that more often
than not this becomes the key to the settlement of the existing
conflicts. And nonetheless, when the people reach the stage of
exercising this inseparable right of theirs, all unanimously begin
to consider the given case as an ‘exception’.

Of course, any secession required for exercising the right to
self-determination in an effective and stable manner should be based
upon the agreement of all the parties involved. That’s why we are
continuing the active talks with Azerbaijan in an effort to achieve
that country’s recognition of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, which
has lived in the status of a de facto independent state for almost
two decades," Serge Sargsyan said yesterday in the 63rd session of
the UN General Assembly.

Congressmen Make Appeal

CONGRESSMEN MAKE APPEAL

Hayots Ashkhar Daily
25 Sep 2008
Armenia

Congressmen Frank Palo and George Radanovich, together with 20 dozens
of other colleagues, have addressed a letter to President George
W. Bush with an appeal to provide financial assistance to Armenia for
mitigating the negative impact of the Georgian developments upon the
economy of our country.

The American Congressmen appeal to the Bush Administration to ensure
that the official Tbilisi sends the major part of the allocated sums
to Javahk.

"The Armenian-populated region of Samtskhe-Javakhetsi is suffering
a deep economic crisis. It is necessary to direct some part of the
American assistance to the fight against poverty in the region,
contribute to the restoration of the communication channels, as well
as promote the investment policy in Javahk," the congressmen announce.

Catholicos Karekin II Receives Chairman Of German Constitutional Cou

CATHOLICOS KAREKIN II RECEIVES CHAIRMAN OF GERMAN CONSTITUTIONAL COURT

Noyan Tapan

Se p 24, 2008

ETCHMIADZIN, SEPTEMBER 24, NOYAN TAPAN. Catholicos of All Armenians
Karekin II received on September 24 the delegation headed by the
Chairman of the German Federal Constitutional Court Hans-Jurgen
Papier. The delegation was accompanied by the Chairman of the RA
Constitutional Court Gagik Harutyunian. Welcoming the guests, His
Holiness spoke about Armenian-German friendly relations and close ties.

According to a press release of the information system of the Mother
See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Hans-Jurgen Papier thanked Karekin II for
his warm reception and informed him about the meetings he had during
his visit to Armenia.

http://www.nt.am/news.php?shownews=117674

Pledge Of Preservation Of Statehood Is In The Unity

PLEDGE OF PRESERVATION OF STATEHOOD IS IN THE UNITY

Azat Artsakh Daily
25 Sep 08
Republic of Nagorno Karabakh [NKR]

On September, 21st the Republic of Armenia has solemnly noted the
Independence Day. The Third Armenian Republic was born exactly17
years ago, having opened thereby a new page in the history of
Armenia and having marked the important stage in restoration of
the Armenian statehood. Before formation in May, 1918 of the First
Armenian Republic our people throughout 600 years have been deprived
statehood. And though in Soviet years we were obliged to forget about
independence, nevertheless,it was possible to keep the statehood
within the limits of the former USSR. In1991 it became obvious,
that liquidation of Soviet Union was inevitable. As a result of
disintegration of the USSR on a political card of the world there
was a Republic of Armenia – the centuries-old dream of the Armenian
people of the free and independent native land became true. Today
RA is the country with enough developed economy and democracy, is
the full subject of international law, which conducts independent
foreign policy and is presented in many significant international
structures. Giving due to declaration of independence of Armenia
and formation of the third republic as to the important political
event, today nevertheless it would be desirable to talk not only in
celebratory tones. It has become clear that achieving inde pendence
is not enough, not less, and it probably, is much more difficult to
keep and strengthen it. For the past 17 years the Armenian statehood
has passed a hard way which has been noted not only by victories and
achievements, but also by difficulties and even tragedies. Though many
of these problems are peculiar to the transition period countries,
in the range of which Armenia is, but this circumstance does not
soften their negative influence on destinies of the country and the
people. Let’s remember, what serious tests were for durability for
the state connected with war got unbridled by Azerbaijan, execution of
October 1999 in the Armenian parliament, postelective events in March
of this year, which led to human victims. Fortunately, the Armenian
statehood has sustained these blows, thereby having confirmed its
independence and vitality, ability to resist to both internal, and
external war- calls. Building of independent statehood, we may say,
is a long process if not to say – permanent, demanding, first of all,
national unity, internal stability and harmony of the Armenian society.

Unfortunately, actions of aggressive Armenian opposition so-called led
by ex-president Levon Ter-Petrosyan do not leave bases of optimism."The
formers’" recent steps which tried to loosen internal political
stability in Armenia and on this wave to return to the power,
differently as attempts of state revolution will not name. They
did=2 0not hide the intention to dismantle existing system of the
government, that inevitably would lead to blasting of foundations of
the state. Consequences could be extremely tragical, up to unbridling
of civil war. Similar succession of events would put under serious
threat the future of Armenia and as consequence -the destiny of
Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. There is no doubt, that if L.Ter-Petrosyan
and its company managed to provoke civil war, Azerbaijan would not fail
to take advantage of a situation and to begin war against NKR. Last
events in the world and our region testify, that the international
law practically doesn’t hold true, for depending on a political
conjuncture it is treated by each international player in own way.

In similar conditions it’s obvious, that for achievement by
that or other not recognised state formation of the international
recognition of the independence should have also support of recognised
states.. In a case of Kosovo is the West, led by the political
heavyweight of the USA, in case of South Ossetia and Abkhazia is
Russia. Nagorno-Karabakh Republic is compelled to hope for the help
and assistance of Armenia.Bearing in mind the circumstance, that
Karabakh party practically remained out of negotiating process, Armenia
represents and defends its interests both round the negotiating table,
and in various international instances. We don’t speak about Armenia,
which is the guarantor of safety NKR and its citizens in the case of
constant threat of renewal of military actions from Azerbaijan. In
such situation easing of Armenia is equal to death. For that reason
all political forces of RA should realise the responsibility for the
future of the country and the Armenian people and not cross a side,
where overthere -chaos and possibility of loss of statehood.

In present extremely difficult geopolitical conditions when
political situation of the region has undergone serious changes
and has put forward before both Armenian states new calls, the
question of consolidation and unity of the Armenian people finds a
big urgency. As all the moments of our people’s history testify,just
the unity of armenian people has been capable to rescue from tragedy
and to provide forward development and strengthening of statehood of
Armenia.The kernel of three-unity of Armenia, Nagorno-Karabakh and
Diaspora today can be the Third Armenian Republic. That is why all
the armenians should be terribly interested in strong, prospering
and stable Armenia which is confidently looking towards its future.

Pseudo-‘Assyrians’ And ‘Kurdish’ Terrorists: Liars Fostering Chaos A

PSEUDO-‘ASSYRIANS’ AND ‘KURDISH’ TERRORISTS: LIARS FOSTERING CHAOS AND GENOCIDE
Dr. Muhammad Shamsaddin Megalommatis

American Chronicle

Wednesday, September 24, 2008
CA

In three previous articles, we revealed several recent aspects
of the Anglo-French colonial involvement (by means of gullible
local proxies) in parts of the Asiatic Middle East inhabited by
the Aramaean Nation, which after three (3) millennia of existence
became the target of Western European colonial policies. ("the Ongoing
Aramaean Genocide, the Fabricated Pseudo-Assyrian Nation, and Kurdish
Terrorists" / ;
& quot;Looming End of Oriental Christianity: Unholy Alliance
of ´Kurdish´ Terrorists with Pseudo-Assyrians" /
; ´Anti-Christian
Unholy Alliance: the Forged "Assyrian" Pseudo-Nation and the PKK
Terrorists´ / ).

Under the auspices of the Apostate Freemasonic Lodge which controls
the colonial establishments of France and England, a ´holy alliance´
has been forged between the terrorist "Kurdish" organization PKK
(practically speaking a construction of the French secret services)
and the ´Assyrianist´ organizations of the Aramaeans. This further
endangers the survival of the Aramaean Nation, either the nationally
integral and conscious Aramaeans or the disoriented and bamboozled
´Assyrianists´.

In this article, we will continue the re-publication of the
insightful research which was first published in the Aramaean website
More particularly, we republish translated
(by the Aram Nahrin team – from Turkish) excerpts from the Kurdish
newspaper Berxwedan that relate to discussions (lit. proceedings
of a meeting held on 22.4.1993) between the "chairman" APO of the
terrorist organization PKK and the board of Assyrian Democratic
Organization. The brusque falsification of the Ancient and Christian
History of Mesopotamia became apparently the foundation on which the
two terrorist organizations intended to base their effort for another
Hell in the multi-divided region. We will complete the present series
in a forthcoming article.

Translation of Berxwedan

After we provided you with general background information which we
felt was important, we present below to you the complete translation
of the PKK newspaper Berxwedan of 15 June 1993.

The newspaper Berxwedan was published in Turkey. The language used
is not the standard Turkish as spoken in Ankara and Istanbul. The
grammar is bad. In spite of the good knowledge of the members of the
translation team, yet it was sometimes quite a challenge to translate
some parts.

Therefore we are infinitely grateful to the team of translators who
scarified their time and energy to translate as good as possible the
newspaper. The left column is the original Turkish text and right
column is the translated text in English. We also have made a high
resolution A3-scan of the original newspaper, so that the reader
may download to read it or to compare with the typed text of the
left column.

Kurdish Newspaper Berxwedan of 15 June 1993, Page 16

(Please click on the scan below to download the high-resolution scan
of page 16 or to read it online)

Page 16, Column 1

We report on the meeting took place on 22.4.1993 between Chairman
APO and the board of Assyrian Democratic Organization.

(Note: APO is nickname for Abdullah Ocalan).

Chairman APO: You are one of oldest peoples of Kurdistan. The
cooperation between the Kurds and the Assyrians is again oldest one
in the history. This was also a little bit with Armenians. However the
cooperation between the Kurds and the Assyrians was more intense. Until
today one gets confused: why did these people became strangers to one
another, drifted apart. Undoubtedly, the faith is one of the reasons.

However one of the most important reason little bit also the dominating
era of the Turkish – Ottoman Empire of Sultanate and/or the era of
republic. They crushed the peoples and set them against each other
as well. Some of these peoples were moved from the place where the
lived. Perhaps the Kurds did not die, yet they became in a situation
which is worse than the death.

With the Assyrians it seems obviously that it was polished off a
bit in quite. Of course, they considerable set the Kurdish leaders,
Sheiks against them. The treacherous rulers who ruled the Kurds and
Kurdistan have brought you and Armenians in this thorny situation.

In that time we had this kind of traitors and today they are still
who caused us severe damage. With this (people) we are completely in
combat. The last war in southeastern (of Turkey) is a continuation
of that. That is to say, this is little bit connected with the fact
that these issues in the past have been neglected. When a nation does
not enjoy freedom, its neighbors will also have no freedom.

It seems to be like this, that the extent of subjection of that
nation, being neglected by the world, this also became the fate
of its neighbors. That is to say, the bad situation of the Kurdish
people, explains to my opinion also clearly the bad situation of the
neighboring peoples.

Again, the situation you now find yourself in, explains our bad
situation. The solution is this: the peoples will only have freedom;
in particular the nations living among each others, if they themselves
fight for their rights, otherwise the world will also not recognize
them. I believe that the struggle of PKK is not the struggle of
the Kurds only. The intention was little bit the liberation of all
Kurds. As I just said before, the increase of the strength of our
struggle was meant that the existed cultures and their owners should
have had liberated.

Page 16, Column 2

You have a very important place in the history. Your case is very
intense interrelated with the Kurdish reality of the past. To my
opinion, the Armenians made a mistake in the history by relaying on
closed nationalism. The Ottoman Empire misused this very badly by
inciting the Hamadiye armies against them and they lost.

(Note of the translators: Hamidiye was a Turkish army unit consisted
out of only the Kurds, established by Sultan Abdul Hamid, hence the
name "Hamidye". )

A wrong strategy. This (partly) also by moving a bit in the
direction of Europe. However as for Europe, their interests are above
everything. If necessary, they also will sacrifice nations. However,
if the Armenians paid attention to unity with the Kurds, would have
worked together for common liberation, for sure their situation would
not have been like that.

The struggle of Assyrians (Syrians) resembles a bit to that. They
moved in the Western (sphere of) influence, did not paid attention
to extra cooperation with the Kurdish nation, did not establish
basics. To a certain extent, this short-sighted behavior has led
to their decline. For now, the necessary things which we have to
do are that (the bad experiences of the past) easily can be removed
(forgotten) from the history. I feel sorry for your current situation
that you became refugee. I see that you have even like the Armenians
left your fatherland. What is left of them is that their culture and
history is still remained there

As far as I know there are around 5.000-10.000 persons more or less
left in the Eastern Kurdistan. An important part of those stayed
behind run away after 12th of October. Lately we made a call to
return back to their villages. In Hakkaria, where the villages were
evacuated, we sent them immediately back. We revolted against the
village-defenders, who had entered the villages around Midyat, (and)
committed various killings.

(Note translators: village-defenders were Kurds paid by government
to protect the villages against the PKK)

In reality there are but a very few of you left. You are living here
(Syria), you of course understand your situation much better than
I do. Those (Syrians) living in Syria, Lebanon lately have carried
our more bit activities, I believe however they did not gain any
step further.

Page 16, Column 3

The movement of rapprochement is also becoming visible. I wonder,
what possible we can do together? It is important to think about
this. From the beginning, I had experience. No matter how small the
requirements might be, even how small the hope might de, we still
should not be discouraged. Our movement is an example of this. For
years I struggled alone, but at this moment the PKK achieved such a
level that it is undefeatable.

We want you also to contribute to this / to become a part of it. This
would give evidence of your reliability. We are ready for that and
are eager to see that (from your side). We also want to help when you
return back to your villages. We are ready to do everything possible
we can.

Yes, I don´t know exactly, what is your real requirement, what
is the status / structure of the organization (to be established),
this issues I wish to here from you.

(Note translators: With this remark Mr. Ocalan is referring to the
sister organization of the PKK, namely Gabo´D´Hiruto D´Bethnahrin
(GHB), or Bethnahrin Freedom party, established by PKK/ADO after
their return from Syria to Germany).

A.D.O: We wish to thank you for these nice words we heard. We
expect that you inform us more about acute matters. We also wish a
comprehensive explanation about matters connected to the PKK. We want
now to tell you something about ourselves.

Our organization, the Assyrian Democratic Organization, is established
in 1957. It was established in our homeland, Mesopotamia. The first
goal and reason of the establishment of our organization was to make
known the history of our people and to unify our people. The history
of our people starts 4000 BC in Mesopotamia. Our people were living
in four different centers in Mesopotamia. These were Akkad, Sumer,
Babel and Assur.

Chairman APO: They all are one people?

ADO: Yes, they all are one people. They were Assyrians, according to
our few, it is like this.

Page16, Column 4

Some historians say this: "The origin of Sumerians was not Mesopotamia,
they came from somewhere else". We view this issue in different
way. One of the oldest people are Sumerians, the first kingdom was
established in the land of Sumeria. From the capital city Sumeria all
the area of Beynilnehreyn (Mesopotamia) was ruled. The cities Akkad,
Babel and Assur were excluded from this.

Our view on the history is as follows: The capital city Sumer was
followed by Babel and after Babel finally the power came in the capital
city Assur where it was continued. They followed each other. It does
not means they were separated from each other. They shared the same
culture and civilization.

The peoples of these different cities of Mesopotamia were the
children of Assyrians. The kingdom of Assur lasted longer than its
predecessors. The civilization of Assur included all these cultures
in itself and represented them. Exercising the power over the kingdom
from different capital cities is not important to us. We believe it
is the same people.

The fall of Babel took place in 539 BC by the attack of
Persians. Although after this, the people revolted from time to
time, all this it failed, without victory. They continuously were
defeated. From that moment on, until our days this people is considered
as Assyrian people. It is known in the world and we also see like that.

When the Macedonian Alexander the Great came to the region in the
year 333 BC, he knew this people as Assyrian people. (Because in Greek
alphabet, there is no letter "Å~_" (= Sh), they were called A-syrians
"Asyrians" and after a while this became "Asiryan" and than "Syrian").

(Note translators: This is known as the "missing- A" trick. By claiming
that the letter "A" was lost in "Assyrian", it was shortened to
"Syrian" and by this trick they claim all the "Syrians" are Assyrians.)

Chairman APO: Is it like that? Did the Greek say like that and meaning
of this is "Assyrian"?

Page 16, Column 5

A.D.O: The word Syrian also originates form here.

Chairman APO: Like the word "Syrian" originates from here, also the
word "Syria" originates from here.

A.D.O: In Syriac language we still call the Syrian people "Esoryoye".

(Note translators: In Turkish the pronunciation of "E" is comparable
to the English "a" in ´back´.)

Until 1500 AD., we wrote as Esoryoye, after this it became "Soryoye",
that is to say Syrian. The Arabs called as also "Asiryan". This
people became culturally and linguistically known as Syrians. This
change does not mean that it is a different people. The old name is
´Assyrians´ and later it became ´Syrians´,

Chairman APO: That is to say, change in words…

A.D.O: We know that after the coming of Jesus, our people almost
completely together accepted the Christendom. Our church adapted the
name Syrian Church. Those Syrians living Mesopotamia, in Northern and
Southern Mesopotamia, all of them belonged to more or less the same
church. The unity within our people attracted the attention of Rome,
they started to doubt about them.

According to them, under this condition in the future, even if they
stayed under the influence of the church, a situation would become
into being for the Syrian that their power would increase. This could
cause the separation of Syrians from the Roman Empire.

Chairman APO: That is to say, this would take place via the Church,
right?

A.D.O: Yes, via the church.

Chairman APO: This means that this church is bit an opponent of Rome?

A.D.O: It is understood in that way. Via the Church one would have
separated from Byzantines and started to unify.

Chairman APO: As I understand, in these difficult times the Syrian
Church became very large. Before the Church of Rome was officially
established, the Syrian Church already was established and was
extending. Can we understand like that?

A.D.O: That is true. Firstly, what has caused us the most damage was
anyway at the times that Byzantines and Romans officially accepted
Christianity. This persecution was worsened under the cover of
Christianity.

Chairman APO: I want to say something here; in that case actually
the Syrian Church should in a way struggle against Rome for
liberation. When they officially adapted the faith, they subsequently
damaged it.

A.D.O: Anyhow, this was the biggest cause. The Assyrians didn´t feel
the necessity of such liberation movement. Thereafter they started
to divide the Christianity in denominations.

Chairman APO: They have divided.

A.D.O: Yes. The East – Syrians (Nestorians) and West – Syrians
(Jacobites) were divided among themselves.

Page16, Column 6

Chairman APO.: Where is the centre of Nestorians currently?

ADO: In general the Nestorians lived in Upper- Mesopotamia. In the
north of Kurdistan they were living in Hakkaria and surroundings.

Until now, our traitors not only have caused severe damage to their
own nation, but also damaged the people who lived amongst us. This
people should certainly in no way be connected with the Kurdish people.

The majority of Jacobites were living in Nusaybin, Mardin, Urfa and
province of Diyarbekir.

Chairman APO: Were the Jacobits more cultivated?

ADO: The most important here is that the Byzantines have divided
them in two parties and damaged their unity. The north of Nusaybin,
the Upper – Mesopotamia, came under the dominion of Persians, the
provinces situated in the Western Mesopotamia came under the dominion
of Byzantines.

Chairman APO: Also the Kurds have similar situation, the same story.

ADO: The biggest division of the Syrian took place in 500 AD. After
the advent and the extend of the Islam around 700, this again took
place. To be liberated form the persecutions of Byzantines and
Persians, the Syrians stretched the hand of peace to the Islamic
Arabs. With their choice in favor of Arabic – Islamists, they thought
their situation would improve. The lands belonged to our people like
Bagdad, Babel, Ceylanpınar (Serê Kehniyê, Resuleyın), Tur Abdin
(Midyat surroundings) was opened to the Arabs without war and on
the basis of peace. With the help of Arabs our people recovered
a bit their breath. That is to say, this recovering of breath was
delivered by Arabs to our people. Much more under the Muslim Arabs
than under Persians and Byzantines the Christian Syrians enjoyed
(peace and) quite.

Chairman APO: Does Islam know freedom?, interesting.

ADO: In the beginning it was like that, later it starts to change. The
Arabs who in that time came to the region promised Syrians that they
would harm them in no way. The Syrians paid more attention to the
expansion of their culture and civilization. They worked on every
field of science, to the astronomy. In those times there were even
university and academy in Nusaybin (Kenneshrin), Ruha (Urfa) and Mardin
(Deyr Ul Zahfaran monastery).

Chairman APO: There was academy in Nusabin. And in Ruha, university.

ADO: We say Kennishrin and Urhoy. Kennishrin means in Syriac "The
Eagles´ nest".

Note

Picture: Urhoy – Edessa Osrhoene – Urfa, a leading Aramaean capital
and centyer of Knowledge, Science, Art, Religion and Philosophy.

Abgar VIII first sided with the Romans, who proceeded in 195 to
liberate their eastern ally Nisibis, but returned to Edessa when it
turned out that Osrhoene had revolted.

The events are shown on the triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus at
the Roman forum.

We can see how Edessa is attacked with siege engines (bottom) and
Abgar surrenders (central scene).

In the upper register, we see how Septimius Severus announces the
annexation of Osrhoene and Nisibis. Abgar was pardoned and continued
to rule until 212, although a procurator was to supervise his
acts. Osrhoenians served as archers and cataphracts in the Roman army.

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Grigoryan Keeps Us Amazed

GRIGORYAN KEEPS US AMAZED

A1+
[12:50 pm] 23 September, 2008

Gold medal contender Samvel Ter-Sahakyan tied the game with his
Turkish counterpart Mustafa Yilmaz in the seventh round of the European
Chess Junior Tournament. The Armenian chess player who plays in the
16-year-old group has tied the game for the third time in a row and
is in second place with 5.5 points on the list headed by Ukrainian
chess player Ilya Nizhnuk with 6 points.

Karen Grigoryan who plays in the 14-year-old group keeps us amazed
by winning French chess player Maxim Lagardi who has a higher
score. Grigoryan leads the tournament by 6 points along with two
other chess players.

In the tournament of the 14-year-old group Khachatur Yeranyan also
made it up to the leading chess players with 5 points and is currently
in 7th place.

These three Armenian chess players have good chances of winning the
gold medal, however, the remaining twenty of which seven are competing
in the girls’ tournament have been disqualified from participating
in the bonus tournament.

About 455 Diaspora Armenians Enter Armenian State Universities

ABOUT 455 DIASPORA ARMENIANS ENTER ARMENIAN STATE UNIVERSITIES

ARMENPRESS
Sep 22, 2008

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 22, ARMENPRESS: About 455 Diaspora Armenians entered
Armenian state universities in 2008. The majority of them preferred
to enter the state teacher-training university after Kh. Abovian.

Amalia Kocharian, leading specialist of the Diaspora ties department
of the Armenian Education and Science Ministry told Armenpress
that Diaspora students applied for entering to almost all Armenian
universities.

The entrance was based on knowledge assessment through written and
oral exams. Those with good results have taken the first year and
those with poor results were given an opportunity to attend preparation
courses of the university. About 70 state-funded places were provided
for Diaspora Armenian students who preferred to major in Armenian
sciences, art and culture.

This year applicants from about 17 countries have applied for entering
Armenian universities. The majority of Diaspora applicants are from
Javakhq, Russia, Germany, France, Iraq, Iran, Greece, Mexico and Canada