Armenians in the Middle East
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In the Middle East, Armenians are mostly concentrated in Iran, Lebanon, Cyprus, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Jerusalem, although well-established communities exist in Iraq, Egypt, Turkey and other
An Armenian couple in Istanbul at the early 19th Century, by Louis Dupré.
Armenians
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Armenians are an ethnic group indigenous to the Armenian highlands of West Asia. Armenians constitute the main demographic group in Armenia and constituted the main population of the breakaway Republi
Hayk, the legendary founder of the Armenian nation. Painting by Mkrtum Hovnatanian (1779–1846)
An Armenian tribute bearer carrying a metal vessel with griffin handles. Persepolis, 5th century BC.
A bas-relief at the Apadana in Persepolis, depicting Armenians bringing their famous wine to the Shah.
Ptolemy, Cosmographia (1467)