The Unique History of Hamshentsi Armenians

Ever hear of Hamshen? Do you know who the Hamshentsis are? Read on!

The Hamshen Armenians (Hamshentsi) are descendants of Armenians from the region of Hamshen, now in Turkey.

Founded in the 8th Century by the Armenian princes Hamam and Shapuh Amatuni, Hamshen was captured by the Ottoman Empire in 1489. By the 17th Century part of the Hamshen Armenians had been forcibly converted to Islam, while the majority escaped to maintain the survival of their Christian faith.

I can't possibly quote the entire article here, but read the whole thing. It's illuminating, to say the least!

Source: ArmeniaNow

The Koran Translated into Armenian

Do you have one of those days when you long to read the Koran, only to realize that you can't read Arabic or Persian? Worry no more!

In Yerevan, 700 copies are already in circulation, due to increase to 3,000. The translation was carried out by Edward Ahverdan, a noted translator of modern Persian poetry and prose.

Edward Ahverdan stressed that worked with pleasure, a sense of responsibility. Each of the thirty parts was translated with proper approval.

Only 700 copies? Not something you're going to see sitting in medical offices, then. Jokes aside, Armenians have to learn about other cultures much more than they currently do. This is an age when everyone must embrace difference and change!

Source: Yerevan.ru (translated)