Vardan Zh. Adibekyan
IA

Abstract
Records of (space) science date back to ancient times across the world, and Armenia holds its own fascinating contributions. In this talk, I will take a selective and incomplete journey through episodes of (space) science in Armenia, shaped by my own limited knowledge. I will begin with archaeoastronomy, exploring early astronomical knowledge reflected in rock art, ancient calendars, observatories, and records of celestial events. Moving to the medieval period, I will highlight the 7th-century works of Ananias of Sirak in mathematics, astronomy, and geography. Finally, I will turn to the 20th century, focusing on key contributions from Byurakan Observatory to modern astrophysics. This talk will showcase Armenia's enduring engagement with (space) science across millennia.

2025 April 02, 13:30

IA/U.Porto
Centro de Astrofísica da Universidade do Porto (Classroom)
Rua das Estrelas, 4150-762 Porto