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Martiros GavukchyanArmenian architect, also studied history, archeology and linguistics.
Date of Birth: 08.08.1908
Country:  Armenia |
Content:
- Armenian Architect and Scholar
- Archaeological Excavations and Historical Research
- Multilingual Expertise
- Armenian Heritage and Identity
- International Recognition and Armenian-Sumerian Connection
Armenian Architect and Scholar
Early Life and EducationAs an Armenian architect, Toros Toramanian possessed an unyielding thirst for knowledge, extending his expertise to history, archaeology, and linguistics. His architectural career flourished from 1935 to 1947 as Chief Architect of Mosul. Upon returning to Armenia in 1947, he dedicated 32 years to architectural projects, restoring and rebuilding countless historical landmarks.
Archaeological Excavations and Historical Research
Toramanian's passion for archaeology sparked during excavations of ancient ruins, particularly in Nineveh. This ignited an interest in history, especially that of ancient civilizations like Sumer, Akkad, Assyria, and Urartu. His eagerness to unravel the origins of the Armenian people led him to participate in the translation of cuneiform inscriptions, notably from the Hurrian city of Nuzi.
Multilingual Expertise
Toramanian's intellectual pursuits extended to languages, mastering Armenian, Arabic, French, German, Italian, English, and Russian. He possessed fluency in other European and Slavic tongues and studied six "dead" languages, including Akkadian, Sumerian, and Hurrian. His linguistic prowess became an invaluable tool in his multifaceted research.
Armenian Heritage and Identity
While residing in Soviet Armenia, Toramanian forged connections with the Academy of Sciences and published his groundbreaking article on the origins of the names "Armen" and "Hay." In 1973, his magnum opus, "The Origins of the Names Armen, Hay, and Urartu," was published in Armenian, solidifying the Armenian theory of Urartu.
International Recognition and Armenian-Sumerian Connection
Toramanian's work gained international acclaim in the following decade, with its publication in the United States and Canada. His research went a step further with the English translation of "Urartu-Armina" and "The Origins of the Armenian Language," which he authored in Armenia. These works present compelling evidence supporting a connection between the Armenian and Sumerian civilizations.
