Armenia’s Ministry of Culture Seeks Return of Ancient Armenian Church Bell from Iran

YEREVAN (Armenpress) – The Armenian Ministry of Culture is planning to discuss the issue of transporting an ancient Armenian church bell back from Iran with Tehran officials.

“The ministry of culture is planning to discuss this matter with the Iranian side with the purpose of solving the issue in line with international legal norms and procedures,” Deputy Minister Arev Samuelyan told Armenpress.

The Ministry of Culture contacted the ministry of foreign affairs for comprehensive information regarding the process.

According to the deputy minister, the return of cultural values to Armenia has happened in the past. For example in 2011, an Aivazovsky painting was returned to Armenia’s nation...