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The article provides an overview of Armenia's history, covering its people, language, and geographical location.
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- The history of Armenia includes the Republic of Armenia, the Armenian people, the Armenian language, and historically considered Armenian regions.
- Armenia is located between Eastern Anatolia and the Armenian highlands.
- Armenia has been divided between Persia and Turkey, with Western Armenia falling into Ottoman hands and Eastern Armenia remaining part of Safavid Iran until the 19th century.
- The First Republic of Armenia was established in 1918 during World War I.
- After the earthquake in Armenia in 1988, many residents left and settled in North America, Western Europe, and Australia.
- The 2003 presidential election in Armenia was marred by electoral fraud and protests erupted against the results.
- Clashes between Armenian and Azerbaijani armed forces have occurred in recent years.
- The Armenian language became written after the adoption of Christianity in 314 AD, with the creation of a new alphabet in 407.
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This article discusses the history of Armenia, including its people, language, and historically Armenian regions. Armenia is located between Eastern Anatolia and the Armenian highlands.
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The history of Armenia is discussed in this article, including the Republic of Armenia, the Armenian people, the Armenian language, and the regions historically considered Armenian. Armenia is located between Eastern Anatolia and the Armenian highlands. The kingdom of Armenia split into
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The history of Armenia is discussed in this article, including the Republic of Armenia, the Armenian people, the Armenian language, and the regions historically considered Armenian. Armenia is located between Eastern Anatolia and the Armenian highlands. The Armenians refer to themselves
Armani, believed to be in modern Samsat, was populated by early Indo-European-speaking people. The Modern Assyrians refer to Armenians as Armani. The name Armenia may originate from Armini, Urartian for "inhabitant
During ancient times, the kingdom of Armenia split into two separate states: Lesser Armenia and Greater Armenia. The kings of Greater Armenia embarked on a program of expansion, acquiring lands from various regions and becoming one of the most powerful states in the east. They
Sohaemus, a Roman citizen of Armenian heritage, became the new client king. The Sassanid Persians occupied Armenia in 252 and held it until the Romans returned in 287. In 384, the kingdom was divided between the
The Emperor Basil I, known as the first of the Armenian dynasty, had a significant impact on the Byzantine Empire. In the ninth century, Armenia evolved into a feudal kingdom under the Bagratuni dynasty and experienced a period of cultural and economic renewal
Armenia has historically been divided between Persia and Turkey, with Western Armenia falling into Ottoman hands and Eastern Armenia remaining part of Safavid Iran until the 19th century. During the Ottoman-Safavid War in the early 17th century
Western Armenia was conquered by the Ottomans and Safavids in the 17th century, dividing Greater Armenia between them. Persia continued to rule Eastern Armenia until the 19th century. Imperial Russia began encroaching on its neighbors'
In the early 19th century, after the Russo-Persian War, parts of historic Armenia came under Russian control. The area was called the "Province of Yerevan," and Russian Armenians lived in relative safety. However, they faced
The First Republic of Armenia was established in 1918 during World War I. The Armenian and Georgian forces defended against the Ottoman Empire, and the Georgians occupied the Lori Province, which had a majority Armenian population. The Georgians proposed a conference to
The Treaty of Alexandropol was signed on 3 December 1920, marking the end of Armenian self-rule as the Soviet 11th Red Army invaded and established a new pro-Bolshevik government. The Armenian leadership decided to join the Soviet sphere
After the earthquake in Armenia in 1988, many residents left and settled in North America, Western Europe, and Australia. Interethnic fighting between ethnic Armenians and Azerbaijanis broke out in Nagorno-Karabakh in 1988. Armenia
The 2003 presidential election in Armenia was marred by electoral fraud and protests erupted against the results. President Kocharyan continued negotiations with Azerbaijani President Aliyev on the status of Nagorno-Karabakh, but no agreement was
Between April 1 and 5, 2016, there were clashes between Armenian and Azerbaijani armed forces. In March 2018, Prime Minister Sargsyan was re-elected despite opposition protests, but he resigned after military forces joined the
Armenia's unique spoken language became written after the adoption of Christianity in 314 AD, with the creation of a new alphabet in 407. This was done to preserve the Armenian identity and prevent assimilation into the Persian literary world. The history
This text provides various citations and references related to the history of Armenia. It includes sources on linguistic supplements, the genesis of the Armenian people, ancient Near Eastern sources of the Armenian epic, and information on rivers and chronology in Armenia. It also mentions
The text excerpt provides various sources and references related to the history of Armenia. It includes information about the Islamic dynasties, the influence of Byzantium on neighboring peoples, the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, and the conflicts in Transcaucasia
The text excerpt includes various citations and references to books, articles, and news sources discussing the history and politics of Armenia. It mentions specific events such as the Armenian genocide, the Russian Civil War, the Armenian question before the Peace conference, and the Nag
Armenian soldiers join anti-government protests in Yerevan. Armenian PM resigns after protests. Armen Sarkissian elected into new, less powerful presidential role. Pashinyan elected as Armenia's new prime minister. Fighting over Nagorno-K