Goddess Anahit’s Bronze Statue Exhibition in Armenia
The first-ever exhibition, “Mother Goddess: from Anahit to Mary,” was displayed at the History Museum of Armenia. The iconic artifact, previously housed at the British Museum, is featured in this historic exhibition, allowing the Armenian public to connect with a powerful symbol of their heritage.
Goddess Anahit, a powerful symbol of fertility, motherhood, and wisdom, holds an esteemed place in Armenian history, mythology, and culture. Discovered by chance in 1872 in the city of Satagh, fragments of her bronze statue, including the head and hand, have journeyed through Constantinople and Italy before being acquired by the British Museum. The head was purchased from dealer Alessandro Castellani, and later, the hand was also acquired by the museum.
This extraordinary exhibition is the result of a groundbreaking agreement between the History Museum of Armenia and the British Museum and marks a monumental moment in Armenia’s cultural landscape, as it brings this vital piece of Armenian heritage back to its homeland, if only temporarily.
- Exhibition Launch Date: September 21, 2024
- Exhibition End Date: March 21, 2025
- Partners: Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport of Armenia, Cultural Development Foundation & History Museum of Armenia
- Events: During the six-month exhibition, a series of programs are planned to be implemented in collaboration with the ministry and the History Museum.
EXCLUSIVE PRE-OPENING EVENT AND PREVIEW OF THE EXHIBITION
September 19, 2024
An exclusive private event at the History Museum of Armenia, offering guests of the Keron Foundation a preview of the historic exhibition “Mother Goddess: from Anahit to Mary.
CELEBRITY-GUIDED TOURS FOR THE PUBLIC
November, 2024 – March, 2025
Attract a wide and diverse audience to the exhibition by leveraging popularity and influence of prominent Armenian celebrities.
TALKS ON WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
January – February, 2025
A series of discussions centered around the themes of motherhood, femininity, and women’s empowerment, presented as part of the historic exhibition “Mother Goddess: From Anahit to Mary”.
OBJECTIVES
- Preserve and promote Armenian cultural heritage while providing a unique opportunity for locals and tourists to experience a significant artifact of Armenian history and art
- Highlight the successful collaboration between Armenian and international cultural institutions to foster future cultural exchanges and exhibitions
