We continue to publish posts about significant world events dedicated to Armenia. Let me remind you that these events of a truly global scale and significance for Armenia contrast with assaults on Armenian culture, history, the Armenian language, and the Armenian Apostolic Church in Armenia itself. Furthermore, these assaults are directed by the individual who …
We often hear that instead of running around the world’s political fields and asking nations and states to delve into our tragedy and recognize the Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Turkey, we must demand that Turkey compensate for the state-organized ethnic killings. Although this observation is objective, it for some reason is ignored in Armenia. Furthermore, …
Ivan Aivazovsky (Hovhannes Aivazian) didn’t read at all. Well, maybe he did read textbooks in the gymnasium, but he would soon give up on this occupation. He was friends with Pushkin, but he did not read his compositions either. “Why should I read books? I already have my own opinion!” Everyone was amazed at this …
The video below (in Armenian) tells about the Soviet campaign against the Armenian alphabet during the Sovietization of Armenia as part of a broader campaign against the Armenian culture, history, and the church. Apart from that, the anti-alphabet campaign was part of the latinisation campaign which was aimed at replacing the writing systems of all …
Varagavank in poor condition The Varagavank monastery is located at the foot of Mount Erek 10 km from the city of Van in Western Armenia. This 11th-century monastery is now located in the vicinity of the village of Yukar-Bakrakhl. The Varagavank monastery was built by the Armenian ruler of Vaspurakan and was named in honor …
A 3,000 years old fortress is used as a barn in Mardin The 3000-year-old Dermetina fortress in the village of Gyumyushova in Mardin, Historical Armenia, is used by locals as a barn. This was reported by Gazetekarinca.com. Residents of the district have repeatedly addressed the authorities to protect the fortress, but in vain. According to …
The historic Armenian church of St. Poghos in Tomarz in Caesarea is on the verge of collapse. The church was built in 1837 and after the genocide has been for some time used as a warehouse and a cinema building. But due to the lack of care, the church’s columns and walls became covered with …
Gyumri Mayor Samvel Balasanyan, answering a question from “Aravot” about the development of tourism in Shirak Province, expressed the opinion that visitors of Shirak should first go see the ruins of Ani and only then visit Gyumri. However, in order to enjoy the views of Ani, the mayor thinks that it is necessary to “activate” …
Armen Khorenyan was born in the city of Van in 1956. Taking advantage of the opportunity given by his education, Khorenyan received the rank of sergeant of the Turkish army. Together with twelve other Armenians who received the same rank, he was sent to the barracks of Erzurum. In Erzurum, a Turkish general tore off …
Kharberd’s (now Elazig) 600-year-old Armenian historical buildings in Historical Armenia are now being damaged and destroyed by robbers. For centuries, these historic buildings have survived many natural and manmade cataclysms but are now falling to treasure hunters. These hunters are not only destroying history but are also desecrating 600 years old Armenian graves in the …
The house of priests near the Kars fortress in Historical Armenia is in poor condition The Church of the 12 Apostles and the House of Priests near the Kars Fortress in Historical Armenia are among the most important tourist and historical locations in the area and are included in the register of historical buildings. The …
Samson Monastery (12th-13th centuries) is located in a wooded valley on the left bank of the Samson River, Tavush Province, Armenia. This monastery is an excellent example of medieval Armenian architecture. The monastic complex of Samson incorporates two churches, a dilapidated chapel, as well as the ruins of residential and auxiliary buildings. The main church …
The monastery of the Seven Churches, one of the most important historical monuments of Van in Historical Armenia, is currently endangered. The dome of the destroyed monastery collapsed in 2011 from an earthquake. And now, locals frequently use the stones of the monastery as building materials. Tourists often get shocked when comparing old photographs of …
In 2019, while yet another Kremlin regime was being reinforced in Armenia in the form of the current government, some significant cultural events connected to Armenia took place throughout the world. However, they have remained out of sight of the Armenian public. Although with a significant delay, we think that it would be worth covering …
Italian journalist and author of the documentary “Children of Ararat” Piero Marrazzo recently gave an interview to Cinema Italiano. Note that “Children of Ararat” was endorsed by Rai Italia. It was released in 2016 and was presented at the Sudestival film festival in the Italian region of Apulia. In the interview, Marrazzo talked about genocide …
According to the “UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger”, 15 languages in Historical Armenia are now in danger of extinction. Of the 6,700 languages in the world, 2,500 are in danger. Since the 1950s, about 230 of those 2,500 languages have been considered extinct languages. As for the territory of Historical Armenia, three …
The Armenian Surb Khach Monastery is the very first stone building in Rostov-on-Don. The monastery is surrounded by a beautiful, flowering park with gorgeous ponds that are frequently crowned by ducks. This park is also home to a spring with a swimming pool and crystal clear water. The monastery was established in 1792. Writer, philosopher, …
In the United States, the two-volume work “Armenian Genocide: the Beginning and Consequences” has been published, presenting hundreds of publications by the authoritative American newspaper “The New York Times” on the Genocide since the end of the 19th century. Articles and informational materials included in this work tell about the black pages of the history …