Louvre to open new department of Byzantine Arts and Christianity in the East, including Armenia

January 12 2024, 17:10

Culture

The Louvre is preparing the opening of a new department of Byzantine Arts and Christianity in the East, including Armenia, Ambassador of France to Armenia Olivier Decottignies announced on X.

“The Louvre is the most visited museum in the world (9.6 million visitors per year). It is preparing the opening of a new department of Byzantine Arts and Christianity in the East, including Armenia.
In Armenia, the Louvre brings its expertise to the overhaul of the Erebuni Museum,” he said.