ROME. - It is very appropriate that Rome opened its doors to an elaborate exhibition on Armenian ancient capital city Dvin, in 5-9 centuries on the occasion of Armenia’s 20th years of Independence, Asbarez reports.

The exhibition on Dvin at the Museum of Rome as part of the International Biennale of culture is dedicated to archaeological discoveries found in and near the ancient capital of Armenia. More than 40 pieces, excavated from the archaeological ruins in the province of Ararat, are on display.

“Dvin used to be the capital connecting West and East. It was the capital of the Silk Road as well,” Armenia’s Ambassador to Italy Ruben Karapetyan said in an interview with Romereports.com.

The Fifth century Bible, the first book written in the Armenian alphabet, is also on display.

The exhibition is open till January 29, 2012, and is expected to host Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan when he visits Italy in coming weeks.