Research on Armenian Architecture
Established1982 (1982)

Research on Armenian Architecture (RAA) is a non-governmental organisation (foundation since 2010) established in Aachen, Germany, in 1982 by Dr. Armen Hakhnazarian. In 1996, RAA USA was founded, followed by RAA Armenia in 1998.[1] Until his death in 2020, Samvel Karapetian was the director of RAA Armenia. Jora Manucharian is currently the chairman of the board of trustees of the foundation, and RAA-Armenia is governed by a board of directors: Emma Abrahamian (Samvel's wife), managing director; Raffi Kortoshian, co-director of administration and publications; Ashot Hakobyan, co-director of architectural activities; Armen Gevorgyan, co-director of computers and technology [2]

Activities

Research on Armenian Architecture (RAA) investigates, and documents Armenian monuments located outside the borders of present-day Armenia, namely in historical Armenia (the Armenian districts of Turkey, Iran, Georgia and Azerbaijan). RAA also carries out studies concerning diaspora Armenian settlements in Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, India, Russia, etc. During its research activities, RAA has acquired a rich database of 650,000 articles, ranging from digital images and measurements, to plans, maps and archive materials, becoming the basis of numerous scientific works intended not only for Armenians but also for the international community.

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