Mardigian Armenian Museum, Religious museum in Armenian Quarter, Old City of Jerusalem, Israel.
The Mardigian Armenian Museum exhibits over 1,700 artifacts within a stone building, featuring manuscripts, textiles, and religious objects from the Armenian community.
After operating as a theological center, the building became an orphanage in 1922 for 600 Armenian children who survived genocide, with their etchings remaining on walls.
The museum displays a sixth-century mosaic floor depicting birds and the Tree of Life, discovered in 1894 during local excavation work.
The museum reopened in 2022 after renovations funded by the Edward and Helen Mardigian Foundation, introducing modern design elements and natural lighting.
A dedicated room preserves the names of every refugee child who lived in the former orphanage, connecting current visitors with their family histories.
Location: Jerusalem
GPS coordinates: 31.77326,35.22919
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:49
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