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Armenian Silk Road Monks: Scribes of the Caucasus
Long before the modern nation-state existed, Armenian monks were the invisible architects of Eurasian cultural exchange. This episode explores the vital role of the Armenian scriptorium in preserving and transmitting knowledge across empires. We trace the legacy of Mesrop Mashtots, who created the Grabar alphabet in 405 CE, not just for religious texts but to secure a distinct national identity against Greek and Persian hegemony. Lucas and Luna examine how monasteries like Haghpat and Sanahin became centers of science, mathematics, and medicine, far beyond their spiritual duties. The…
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