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YEREVAN, JULY 26, ARMENPRESS: UNESCO has included 1400 anniversary of Armenian greatest medieval scholar, founder of the exact sciences and natural sciences Anania Shirakatsi in its celebration list.
Armenian astronomical company co- chair Areg Mikayelyan stated at the briefing with the journalists on July 26 , they have applied to UNESCO in order to add this holiday in its list.
The range of events dedicated to 1400 anniversary Anania Shirakatsi starts from September. Summer school in Byurakan Observatory due to launch this fall is also included in the tide of the scheduled events. Over 80 students, astrologers from 18 countries are going to participate in the events.
Armenian mathematician, astronomer and geographer Anania Shirakatsi was born in 612 AD. He is one of the greatest Armenian scientists of medieval century, whose scientific heritage had a tangible impact for the further development of Armenian natural sciences. The scientist died in 685.
Mesrop Mashtots' 1650 and Sayat-Nova's 300 anniversaries were also included in the list of anniversaries of prominent persons.