Shattered Heritage: Museums and Cultural Loss in the Artsakh War

When:
Thursday, Mar 20, 2025 7:30p -
9:30p

Where:
NAASR Vartan Gregorian Building
395 Concord Avenue
Belmont, MA 02478

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Admission:
FREE

Hosted by:
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naasr National Association for Armenian Studies and Research

Categories:
History, Lectures & Conferences

Event website:
https://naasr.org/blogs/events-1/shattered-heritage-museums-and-cultural-loss-in-the-artsakh-war-thursday-march-20-2025-in-person-naasr-vartan-gregorian-building-on-youtube-and-on-zoom

The impact of the 2020 Artsakh War and the 2023 forced expulsion on the region’s cultural heritage, especially its museums, was devastating. Over 40 state and private museums and their collections were left behind in areas now controlled by Azerbaijan (including the Stepanakert Museum, the entrance to which is shown above). This presentation will highlight the deliberate targeting of cultural and educational institutions during the conflict, emphasizing that such actions constitute war crimes under international law. It will also explore the critical role these museums played in community life and reflect on the heightened vulnerability of museums, as their collections—unlike immovable heritage— cannot be remotely monitored. Finally, the presentation will address the ongoing challenges facing these museums and the broader implications of cultural loss.

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