Education from ancient times to the 12th century In Armenia

The Armenian school has deep historical roots and plays an important role in preserving Armenian culture, language and identity. Over the centuries, education in Armenia has developed in the context of various historical and political changes, which has had a significant impact on the education and upbringing system.: Before the establishment of the Armenian writing and Armenian-language schools, Greek and partially Assyrian schools operated in Armenia. The history of the Armenian school is inextricably linked with the creation of writing. Mesrop Mashtots, with the assistance of Catholicos Sahak Parfev, begins to create educational institutions after the creation of Armenian manuscripts. The first school, doctrine, opened in Vagharshapat. Initially, the Holy Scriptures, behavioral and triune sciences (grammar, public speaking, dialectics) were taught, later also Astronomy, ethics, arithmetic and other subjects. The school has trained teachers, preachers, and church leaders who have traveled to various provinces of Armenia for educational events. Vagharshapat's school existed until 510. After Vagharshapat, Mesrop Mashtots opened schools in secondary schools and provinces of Armenia. Armenian language, singing, music, writing and other subjects were taught in Mesrop schools. Anania Shirakatsi created the first Armenian secular scientific textbook "Examon", which presents "three liberal arts". The Catholicosate once banned the textbook for its secular content. 400 years later, Grigor Magister Pahlavuni, having received one copy of the Examon, taught it in Sanahin and Bjni schools. VIII-IX centuries A.D. The Syunik school experienced an upsurge. During this period, another educational institution, the Mackeney Coven of Gegharkunik region, was notable for its fruitful activities. In the 9th century, the Bagratuni and Zakarians in Armenia and the Rubinians in Cilicia patronized the activities of people of science, literature and art. Some of the schools were secular in nature and were called public or folk schools. They were supported by state, church, or public funds. Students were taught writing, reading, singing, and basic arithmetic. In Cilician Armenia, writing made progress in the 11th century. from the end. Schools were opened in many towns and monasteries throughout the country. Education was free and affordable. Primary education began at the age of 7 and lasted 3-5 years. They taught literacy, reading and pronunciation, arithmetic, music, drawing, and basic knowledge of religion, history, and geography. Grammar, public speaking, writing, drawing, history, geography, and mathematics were taught in secondary schools. They trained government and public minor officials. The doctrines taught theology, philosophy, logic, law, diplomacy, and medicine. They have trained scientists, high-ranking government and religious figures.