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Tiridates the III accepts Christianity as the religion of the Armenian people. This picture is an Armenian exerpt from the book of Gospels.
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The treaty of Turkmanchay gives 2 areas to Russia; Nakhichevan and the area around Erevan. This strengthens their control over the Transcaucasus area. This image is of the Mausoleum of Momine-Khatun in Nakhichevan.
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Ottoman Turks massacred about 300,000 Armenians. This was the beginning of a series of killings and massacres which led up to the Armenian genocide. To the left is an image of a deceased Armenian citizen.
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Armenia officially declares itself an independant country. Armenian Independance Day is often celebrated with traditional dances and parades. The image to the left is of children at a festival celebrating the occasion.
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A magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Northern Armenia heavily damages Gyumri. The image shown is that of damages after the earthquake.
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Armenia begins it's second Golden Age under Ashot I and Ashot III. The image is of a Armenian coin manufactured during this era. During this period many advancements were made in technology.
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Arabs install the Bagratid family to rule Armenia. This dynasty will continue for the next 1,000 years. This image is of an early Bagratid ruler.
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Armenia is divided into Persian Armenia and Byzantine Armenia under the two different empires. The picture is a tapestry of Armenian history, which also depicts both Persian and Byzantine rulers.
