Theater of Armenia

The Armenian Theater dates to before Roman times and is one of the oldest Eurasian theatrical traditions.^[1] Alongside Greek and Roman theatres, it stands as one of the world's most ancient theatres.^[2]^[1] The ancient and beloved form of theatrical art is lyrical (profound) drama, which exerted its influence on the folklore of the Near East, Balkan, and Apennine peoples. Within this cultural context, Armenian folk and mystical drama, characterized by its dance elements, also took shape. Although the ancient theatre system hasn't been preserved, it has left its linguistic marks.

^ ^a ^b Nishan Parlakian; S. Peter Cowe (2001). Modern Armenian drama: an anthology. Columbia University Press. p. ix-x. ISBN 978-0-231-11630-5.
^ Гоян, Георг (1952). 2000 лет армянского театра. Театр древней Армении [2000 years of Armenian theater. Theater of Ancient Armenia] (in Russian) (Т. 1. ed.). Москва: Государственное издательство «Искусство». p. 86.

[par-1] Nishan Parlakian; S. Peter Cowe (2001). Modern Armenian drama: an anthology. Columbia University Press. p. ix-x. ISBN 978-0-231-11630-5.

[2] Гоян, Георг (1952). 2000 лет армянского театра. Театр древней Армении [2000 years of Armenian theater. Theater of Ancient Armenia] (in Russian) (Т. 1. ed.). Москва: Государственное издательство «Искусство». p. 86.

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