Արցախը որպես միջնադարյան հայկական մշակույթի կենտրոն․ գիտական-մշակութաբանական ակնարկ

<jats:p>Artsakh was an important cultural center of medieval Armenia, where literature, miniature painting, architecture, and sculpture flourished. The 13th–14th centuries marked a period of cultural renaissance in Artsakh, during which luxurious manuscripts were created, monastic complexes were constructed, and artistic thought thrived. Miniature painting in Artsakh developed as an independent school, simultaneously influenced by the traditions of the Cilician and Vaspurakan schools, while preserving a unique national character. Gandzasar, Dadivank, and other monasteries were not only religious centers but also cultural and scriptorium hubs where valuable manuscripts were produced. Testimonies of historians (M. Kaghankatvatsi, K. Gandzaketsi) confirm Artsakh’s powerful Armenian and cultural past, emphasizing its Christian and Armenian identity. The reliefs and carvings of Artsakh demonstrate stylistic uniqueness, a high level of artistry, and a harmonious combination of spiritual and secular themes. In modern times, the cultural heritage of Artsakh is under threat, requiring scientific reassessment as well as preservation and protection strategies. The aim of the article is to reinforce the understanding of Artsakh’s Armenian cultural affiliation, reject attempts at its alienation, and promote the preservation of historical memory.</jats:p>