Origins of The Armenians

The Armenians have featured much in the news due to recent conflicts. This video explores their very ancient origins and provides a brief overview of their history from prehistory to the current day.
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[@CharityGal]

I met a lovely, friendly Armenian lady named Laura Gorgorian in Phoenix who worked at as a seamstress at a department store where I bought several dresses that needed alterations in the early 1980s. She told me about her parents and she and her siblings fleeing persecution in Armenia for New York City when she was young, and then moved on to Arizona. She invited me to her cozy home to meet her sister and served me a delicious dessert and told me about their beliefs at the Armenian Church in Scottsdale and stories about her homeland. She died some years ago and every time I drive near her home, I miss her! RIP sweet Laura.

[@sweetman5249]

@CharityGal I recently left Tempe Arizona . I lived in Tempe for about 2 years . Even though too hot , it is a great city . How do you managed to live for so long in that hot weather?

[@CharityGal]

@@sweetman5249 Hi and thanks for your message. It IS very hot here, up to 113 -116 a few days ago and barely any rain this monsoon season. The ONLY way to survive is to constantly drink cold water and get errands done early. At least no hurricanes here!

[@sweetman5249]

@@CharityGal That is true. It is always hot . I love that but sometimes it was extremely hot . I k moved over there for work and lived for two years . Then came back to Atlanta . My work office was in Chandler. Now I might move to Houston but working remotely for the moment . I really missed Arizona . I explored a lot . Visited Grand canyon, Sedona and Tucson. Walked in Tempe town lake , Papago park . Great state and cool culture. Very low crime rate, decent people. The only bad thing was I wasn’t able to find a good woman to fall in love with 😆. God bless AZ.

[@CharityGal]

@@sweetman5249 If you are looking for a good woman, the best place is at a conservative CHURCH, not a bar or club. Good luck!

[@sweetman5249]

@@CharityGal I am not a club guy . I have never been to a club or a bar . I don’t do those stuffs . I attended Tempe first Baptist church few times but may be I didn’t focus on ladies 😆. Only few young ladies at the church

[@mitchellgolston2726]

Armenians have fought since day one and are amazing people , I served in the U.S. Army and there were several Armenians in my unit they are great soldiers and humble , caring people. Lord please protect them

[@geoko8066]

Thank you for you service, sir.

[@GRAYR-64]

🤚✌️👍🤝🇦🇲❤️

[@susannamanukyan2512]

❤❤❤🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲✌️✌️✌️

[@helenagyulassarian4296]

Thank you so much for your kind words. God bless 🙏

[@GRIMEY_R]

Peace 2 u n your family

[@sarantissporidis391]

I come from Piraeus, a city with a large Armenian community that found refuge here from the genocide. They even have their own district in the city which they share with descendants of Greek refugees from Anatolia. They are good, friendly people, never caused a problem, we have members of the municipal council of Armenian origin. They are fully incorporated to the fabric of the Greek society. It's very sad to see such terrible things happening to such good people though. Thank you for that wonderful video that gave me a lot of information about the Armenian history which l dare say never had the chance of investigating deeply. Keep up the good work.

[@geoko8066]

Any Armenian are thankful 🥹 to ppl, country’s who help to find refuge.

[@susannamanukyan2512]

❤❤❤🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🙏🙏🙏

[@helenagyulassarian4296]

@@sarantissporidis391 thank you! You are kind 💙

[@murielkendirjian968]

♥️♥️♥️🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🌚🌹🙏🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇧🇴🇧🇴🇧🇴

[@athenarockabilly6245]

GOD bless the Armenian nation from Greece

[@majidbineshgar7156]

Very Good , as an Iranian born I have great respect and admiration for Armenians .

[@FortressofLugh]

Thanks. I will do a video on Iran in the future as well.

[@gamerk1625]

We armenians love n respect iran aswell . More than any other country

[@Pincer88]

Just out of interest and - sadly - ignorance on my part: is there some sort of kinship between Armenians and Iranian peoples, be it through language or traditions?

[@majidbineshgar7156]

@@Pincer88 Armenians ( Armano-Greco-Phrygians) and Iranic peoples ( Medo-Persians ) were the cousin Indo-europeans who established powerful civilisations in Anatolia , Caucasus and Iran , both nations used to adhere to Zoroastrianism and share core linguistic kinship and culture , one of the most admired classic Persian legends is the story of Xosrow ( pre-Islamic Iranian King ) and Shirin ( Armenian Princess ) which inspired many paintings and artistic creation.

[@hi_arav]

@@Pincer88 Yes! From my perspective (as an Armenian), it seems like Armenia is Iran's little brother. We've adopted religious, linguistic, cultural customs throughout ancient history. Many Armenian words come originally from Iranian cultures (Parthia, Mede, etc.). Our polytheistic religion adopted some rites from Zoraostrianism. I feel like Armenia and Iran, despite fighting each other often in ancient history, have a kinship that is currently asleep. I hope it awakens one day.

[@jimmyTooFreshh]

Im Mexican & In the recent Months I’ve been studying and learning about Armenian Culture, it’s a interesting one with a unique language that I’m also attempting to try and learn, thanks for the video I really needed this, Long Live Armenia ❤️🇲🇽🇦🇲❤️

[@W1DN173]

Thats really cool of you bro mucho respeto amigo 🤝 🇦🇲 ❤ 🇲🇽

[@MaaanMaanMan]

Thank you brother ❤

[@leolast794]

GRATSIAS SINNIYOR !!!

[@GRAYR-64]

🤚✌️👍🤝🇦🇲❤️

[@susannamanukyan2512]

❤❤❤👌👌🙏🙏🙏🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲💐🥭🍑🍓🍒🍎🍇

[@Weedwizard600]

I’m a American with Anatolian Greek heritage I have nothing but respect to Armenians for not leaving even when completely being invaded and massacred

[@alihanaydogdu6158]

Cope hard

[@Weedwizard600]

@@alihanaydogdu6158 no cope just facts

[@graysonjd5624]

@@alihanaydogdu6158Turk detected

[@alihanaydogdu6158]

@@Weedwizard600 i understand your love to your armenian boyfriends. It's okay.

[@Weedwizard600]

@@alihanaydogdu6158 I understand that you are probably turkified Greek and Armenian lol

[@juancarlosvillazon8163]

Thanks for sharing your history.I am a South American with a lot of travel experience in Europe and America. I've had some Armenian friends in LA. They shared with me that Armenians were conquered many times through the centuries. I believe that armenians are specially high in emotional intelligence and women are amazingly beautiful. Lovely and friendly culture.

[@shoghikdaniel9129]

❤❤❤😘😘😘🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍

[@patriot-ny5el]

Thank you... we are gpod souls.

[@Coccelo]

I imagine Armenian archaeological sites will bring about many paradigm shifts in our lifetime alone. Let us pray these sites don't fall into the wrong hands..

[@Rag_ab]

They already have fallen into the wrong hands look at what turkey is doing

[@georgeghazaryan]

@@Rag_ab and Azerbaijan

[@Nk19882]

They have already fallen and are being falsified :(

[@ronaldk.sitlhou2914]

I praise the Armenians due to their strong level of preserverance. They had faced such gruesome Genocide still they manage to thrive.

[@lisaisabella2339]

Yes! the sad think, Ataturc killed1,5 miliion ,if Iremember right) people,children included and never was accepted as Genoside? Even today they are still hunted,

[@JC-fj5qy]

most of them are either turks or arabs now. what preserverance?

[@javkhlanbaatarkhuu4271]

From Mongolia, lived in Yerevan little more than a year. Truly amazing people, culture, breathtaking poems and one of the most humble language.

[@lba6859]

Warmest greetings to Mongolia from Armenia❤

[@NYLily07]

@@javkhlanbaatarkhuu4271 hello from an Armenian in Florida

[@KhalDrogo493]

The Armenians insult(!) the Turks by calling them Mongolian btw.

[@georgeevernight2814]

@@KhalDrogo493 We don`t turk is already insult in armenian btw.

[@KhalDrogo493]

​@@georgeevernight2814 You call us Mongolians to belittle our nomadic ancestry but on the contrary we are very proud of our nomadic ancestry.

[@SCqb9wo]

I am so incredibly proud to be Armenian and to be born in Armenia. The more I live the more I understand how special that is. Thank you for this in-depth and very informative video on Armenia history!

[@ArtyomMe]

Thanks for this great video. As an Armenian, I feel that Armenian history and culture is underrepresented or unknown amongst the countries of the West, even though we share so much culture.

[@FortressofLugh]

Thank you very much. If you would like to request a specific video or chat you can message me through the email on my website

[@ArtyomMe]

@@FortressofLugh thanks a lot. If I have some good ideas, I will definitely do.

[@georgetteochsner8715]

I am armenian and live in Switzerland! Armenia is still suffering today! May God help us! Many thanks for this valuable Video❤😊❤

[@sarkhanjafarli9415]

We all do suffering mate Azerbaijani from Mexico​@@georgetteochsner8715

[@Pr1nce4of4Peace4]

I have studied Armenian natural medicines briefly. Blessings for carrying these ancient treatments for thousands of years.

[@bryant8647]

The best is Jesus

[@Tbone12345]

A Greek here with a big love for Armenian people and got two best friends that are Armenian

[@Кораблик-с4ь]

Hi from Armenia Hellas brother, i have a Greek friend, Greeks and Armenians have a similar mentality, we are brothers!

[@lfcfan4557]

You can be sure that you have more than just two. ❤❤👍👍

[@lawoman608]

As an Armenian American, I feel so much pride watching videos like this! Armenia has such a beautiful, resilient culture that’s survived and thrived through so much. Every time I tell people I’m Armenian, they say their best friend is Armenian or share a story about the kindness they've experienced from Armenians. It just shows how deeply our community values friendship, loyalty, and strength. Proud to represent my heritage and share it with the world. Thank you for highlighting our culture! ❤🇦🇲🇺🇸

[@MarkFranklin-ws5jf]

A landlocked country at present between 3 powerful countries and at war with a forth.; Armenia. A stronghold of Christianity for centuries, and a land of cultural heritage for many thousands of years. I believe I heard Tchaikovsky in the background. Thank you for another important video!

[@johnmooradian9765]

My grandparents migrated to the United States during the genocide and I am so proud of my heritage I am a typical American with many heritages but I still consider myself Armenian American and I just want to say thank u for all the support & I love leaning about Armenia

[@coffman1809]

I had a good friend here in the United States years ago who was Armenian. They seem to be beautiful, dignified people. I hope they can find peace and prosperity in the 21st Century. Great documentary!

[@agak8336]

Armenia hold your ground!! We cheer for you and hope You’ll persevere current problems. You are the First Nation who accepted Christianity and showed all others the way. Be strong! God bless Armenia!

[@Shook1917]

The first people to accept Christianity are the people where it originated. Bethlehem, Nazareth Ramallah , and Beit Soor. These are the first Christians. In the land of Palestine.

[@HopefulInterventions]

Thank you 🙏

[@HopefulInterventions]

@@Shook1917Armenia as a STATE religion were the first in 301 A.D.

[@AsherYeshurun]

Amen

[@AsherYeshurun]

Viva Armenia !

[@estelladog1]

I met some of the Armenian side of my husband's family. They are some of the most sincere, intelligent, nicest people that I have ever met. Very inquisitive and welcoming.

[@sweetman5249]

Are you an American ? @estelladog1

[@patriot-ny5el]

They are very kind to outsidera..but within us Armenians eat each other up. That is why we have never excelled in society and it was our downfall..fighting within each sector. I as an Armenian feel sad to what we can have been if not for the class wars within Armenian culture to this day.

[@StoicHistorian]

I’m so happy you finally made this video! Gotta keep Armenian history alive!

[@GRIMEY_R]

Oh u here too? Love u my dude

[@mariettaarakelian4184]

➕️

[@edgarkhachatryan992]

🙏🏻 Amen 🙏🏻

[@SEKreiver]

GREAT episode! While I have no Armenian ancestry, I've been fascinated by the Armenians since my teens. What a proud and ancient people! May their fire never be quenched. People bitch on and on and on about Western/Christian imperialism, while Ottoman Turkish imperialism and atrocities are given a total pass (in relative terms).

[@MixedRaceAndProud1690]

Spot on my friend .. people don’t even realise that there were over 1 million Christian Armenians murdered at the hands of the young turks under the ottoman empire in 1915

[@sahakyan20]

Ապրես բարեկամ։

[@sahakyan20]

Thank You ready man.

[@HanifeÖztürk-u4p]

Rica ederim tarihi sadece ermeniler den dinlemeyin

[@Animamundi-bn7yt]

Both given Chapels in the House of David…. Jerusalem.

[@marijanblazevic6905]

Hvala na dobrom videu ,pozdrav Armeniji iz Hrvatske🇭🇷🕊🇦🇲

[@marquliss3216]

Thank you so much love croatia❤

[@marikajamacochian8754]

I am armenian I love Chroatia! have been there twice and cannot get enough of your beautiful land, most beautiful people, the food, everything

[@sunstarpunk]

​@@marikajamacochian8754❤

[@maryk2882]

I was so surprised to see an Armenian saint on the flag of Dubrovnik. It was quite touching when I spoke to locals and they told me stories of Saint Blaise (Vlasi). Lovely experience I had in Croatia.

[@marijanblazevic6905]

@@maryk2882 Tako je Sv.Blaž ili Sv.Vlaho biskup i mučenik slavi se u Hrvatskoj 3.veljace ,a posebno u gradu Dubrovniku čiji je zastitnik grada i svih u gradu i okolici.Relikvija Sv.Vlaha ,njegova sveta glava ukrasena u zlatu nosi se u procesiji po gradu Dubrovniku uz mnostvo hodočasnika iz svih krajeva .Ponosni smo sto imamo takvog sveca i zastitnika čije je porijeklo iz Armenije.Moje obiteljsko prezime nastalo je od imena Sv.Blaža na sto sam neizmjerno zahvalan i ponosan.Bog Blagoslovio i cuvao Armeniju i sve njene stanovnike.🙏🕊💖🤍💙🇭🇷🇭🇷

[@annatchakarian5069]

Thank you for the movie.I am armenian ,born in Bulgaria,descendant of armenian refugee from Turkie.My grandparents from both side, are he only survived from the Genocide .

[@edwardrodgers9383]

In 1979, while on a visit to 'The Soviet Union' I had the opportunity to visit Armenia. I found Yerevan a beautiful city; how the citizens escaped the heat of the day by milling around the fountain in the centre of the City come nightfall - the scene was quite surreal among the ancient buildings. I entered Yerevan by bus - a seven hour drive from Tbilisi - I fell asleep and awoke midway; it was like driving through the Bible-Lands - there is something spiritual about Armenia. While driving through France in 2010 I came across the City of Valence: it was there I was privy to the plight of portions of the Armenian refugees who were made to flee Armenia in 1915.

[@garnerjoyce606]

Great grandparents born era

[@garnerjoyce606]

6/7 generations from

[@dianatorosian5519]

К

[@dianatorosian5519]

Пе

[@edwardrodgers9383]

@@garnerjoyce606, don't rub it in!😂

[@3coins.]

My husband’s Armenian. Thanks for the video. We know so little about them.

[@gamerk1625]

Your husband is armenian and know so little? Yikes

[@BETOETE]

so little? don't forget te Armenian massacre by the Ottoman government.

[@alenvaneci]

We know quite a lot, you just have to find the right resources.

[@istanbullubenim5543]

@@BETOETE All you can do is talk , why can't you prove it?

[@hayots_lernashkharh]

@@istanbullubenim5543eye witness accounts, orders by the Ottoman government to deport and kill Armenians, documents written by foreign soldiers stationed in the Ottoman Empire, and images are all the proof needed to show that a genocide took place. Let’s also not forget, how seemingly over a span of 8 years, 2 million Armenians (90% of the Armenian population in Eastern Anatolia) just disappeared…. What happened? Did they evaporate into the atmosphere? No, the Turks and Kurds killed them off and deported them out of their native lands…. The proof is there. It is objective, but your own pride and prejudices against the Armenians make you blind towards the fact that the Armenian Genocide occured.

[@lowlandnobleman6746]

43 minutes of history, not even a minute in, and there’s already a flag. This is the quality content that makes this channel great.

[@dracodistortion9447]

i swear i see you everywhere lol

[@irysmanoukyan4544]

A flag is political speech, not really civilizational….😊

[@lowlandnobleman6746]

You see me where I’m to be seen. Expect me where you see me. Especially at odd times.

[@tbrooksism]

@@irysmanoukyan4544more cultural than political… 😊

[@susanmullins7713]

Cute reply

[@urukhai8196]

As a Serb, I have much respect for the Armenian peoples. I even saw people name them the Serbs of Asia, which is true considering our history (at least in the past 1000 years) is similar.

[@HopefulInterventions]

Love Serbia 🇷🇸 ❤

[@TulkasRatnik]

Pa da! Onibsu zapravo srbi samo to neznaju

[@dzemio]

Сербы наши братья❤️

[@donjuandemarco4356]

@CkckxkX-oy5nn Not European

[@BenSna-vo4wd]

Armenians are Europeans serbs are not.

[@morganmpb91]

Wow this was amazing!Thanks!

[@FortressofLugh]

Thank you ! Feel free to write a video request that hopefully I can get to in the future.

[@JosefinaKontin]

Fascinating ! My grandmother was Armenian. Handsome people ❤

[@Marvelhint]

What's your ethnicity?

[@jojopipefanfics1899]

I really loved this video. As someone who loves the ancient history, cultures, peoples and kingdoms always wanted to know the ancient origins of the Armenians. I really love ancient Armenia. Thank you very much/muchas gracias. 🇨🇱🇦🇲

[@bostonman8347]

Armenians have always been outnumbered. But they have fierce warriors who have continued to fight and keep their nation alive.

[@Krisso889]

That’s our dna We were always less than number, but our faith is always greater than our enemies Jesus is King

[@ddewilsdwhite5475]

Really so tough people. A many armenians like a warriors

[@Nick-bl1uw]

Armenians are great bussiness people, and amazing friends: They will never let you down.

[@MaryLov113]

My encounters with Armenians in business dealings have been extremely positive. Their integrity and reliability are commendable. I can only speak highly of Armenians based on my own experiences. They are lovely, trustworthy, honest and dependable people.

[@lfcfan4557]

A Scotsman here, I got nothing but respect, and admiration for the Armenian people, brave hearts for sure. May God bless you and keep you strong. 👍🫶

[@Khachakirner1992]

Ararat Arartu Urartu or Kingdom of Ararat is mentioned in the old testament .... i am proud Armenian .

[@hakenznaturelvideo4187]

Evet ermenilerin dunyayı mutluluk ve barışa götürebilecek tek millet oldugu da yazılıdır. Ve bunun önünde eğil

[@anilkarakaya9343]

Ararat is not an armenian word. Armenians called it masis.

[@lucyounjian5235]

​@@anilkarakaya9343 let's not forget that Ararat is composed of 2 mountains, not one. So to each mountain individually, we either call them as Big Masis and Small Masis, or we call them as Sis (the small one) and Masis (the big one). So, the combination of both is called Ararat, and it's an Armenian word.

[@lennyshalmer7309]

@@lucyounjian5235 strange!. How combination of two "masis" gives Ararat ?

[@bahsar4975]

​​@@lennyshalmer7309 If you were Armenian you wouldn't ask this😂. There are obvious things difficult to explain. Anyway let's say in short Ararat is a volcanic mountain made of 2 summits, small and great Masis. We Armenians are all in love with Ararat.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sneakyviewing4391]

Awesome topic. Archaeologist approved 👍 Armenia is definitely one of those ethnic groups I've always wondered about as far as late prehistory and early history. They're just so unique.

[@gilberto8782]

Armenians are good people. Much respect. I’m Mexican, and I have met many of em. They are dignified people, in my book.

[@danielchivdjian1562]

I’m Armenian and I live in Hollywood with Mexican neighbors and friends You guys are good people 👍🙏

[@leonijewelry3902]

On behalf of all Armenians, we sincerely thank you for your time and incredible work.

[@baciandstella4313]

Thank you for an excellent program on my people and beautiful Armenia 🇦🇲 ❤️💙🧡

[@Vetus.past_]

Armenia 🇦🇲 😊😊😊

[@Vetus.past_]

Armenia 🇦🇲 😊😊😊

[@FERAH-k7v]

I am a Zaza from Türkey. Somehow Ihave great feelings & respect for Armenians

[@MushoSultan]

check your roots or your soul Zaza and you'll find it connecting to your Armenian essence. We value you, your feelings and your respect

[@aidasimonyan7976]

I would suggest you to do a DNA test. It’s very likely that you have Armenian genes. 😊

[@anilkarakaya9343]

Ironically zaza were overwhelmingly responsible for hostilities when armenian civilians were crossing their land and kurdistan due to governments issue of deportation.

[@2fvnk]

Zazas have been known to have Armenian DNA. Many men married or took an Armenian wife. You might be a hidden Armenian.

[@davidbek446]

You can get a DNA test. it's possible that you will find some trace of Armenian or Greek DNA

[@alenmalkhas4864]

80% of Armenia is occupied, unfortunately. Thank you for your work, it was very interesting. I am an Armenian born in Argentina God bless us all and peace to the world🙏

[@user-lm6ye7vo7o]

Այցելի քո երկիր։։։։։Հայաստան

[@Fatkidlovecake]

Yea and the Assyrians have about 0% be appreciative for what you have

[@alihanaydogdu6158]

I don't think so. On the contrary, Armenia is an occupying country, but they were not strong enough to do so, and the lands they occupied in 44 days were liberated.

[@anairenemartinez165]

Were they part of the Soviet Union? Who occupies their land now?

[@anairenemartinez165]

Jerusalem has an Armenian quarter now

[@marinaesayan263]

Thanks for the video! We hope that Armenians will overcome all difficulties with the same perseverance, courage and dedication! God bless Armenia!

[@SCqb9wo]

@marinaesayan263 Amen!

[@invinciblereason2005]

just a correction: Hayk is pronounced with a clear a, like in arm. Same with Hayastan (both a-s) and Hayq. Also, the explanation for the last part is very easy: Russia has put itself firmly on the side of Azerbaijan/Turkey. So... Armenia is threeading very carefully so as to not get completely wiped out.

[@JIML438-b1z]

👍

[@calincucuietu8220]

I am sure you don't pronounce usa, uk, britain, london the way English speakers pronounce them.

[@trelosyiaellinika]

I commend you for this video. Great job! It is very hard to summarise a history of four thousand years or more into a narration of less than an hour and maintain a logical and comprehensible sequence. There are many interesting episodes in the history of Armenia that deserve videos of their own and not only the history of Armenia as such but the history of Armenians around the globe. It is a nation that has contributed a lot to world civilisation and individual countries. They traded from Isfahan, Mumbai, Madras, Calcutta etc through what is mow Sharjah (UAE) to Venice and up to Amsterdam. They played an imporatnt role in linking east and west and spreading innovations to many countries, e.g. printing, photography etc You can still find their footprint in India, Iran, many countries in Indochina, in the Crimea, in Lvov, Venice etc etc. Even if their communities were comparatively very small in some countries their impact on management, trade, banking, science and music and arts was impressive, like in Egypt and Ethiopia... I hope you will find the time to dig into specific topics and episodes of the history of Armenians and dedicate videos to them... In any case, thanks a lot, your current video is in itself a feat!

[@michaelrredford]

Thanks!

[@FortressofLugh]

Thank you!

[@freedom4461]

I Love Armenian Peoples .I,m From Iran Azerbaijan❤

[@stephenchappell7512]

the real one the other being Shirvan

[@weiranicnotiranian]

⁠@@stephenchappell7512we were referred to as Azerbaijan before. In the 15th century BC the zoroastrians referred to the lands of modern day Azerbaijan as ‘Atere-pata’ which directly translates to ‘Atropatene’, which became an independent kingdom eventually in NW Iran. The term Azerbaijan derives from Atropates, a Persian satrap under the Achaemenid Empire who was reinstated as the satrap of Media under Alexander the Great. The original etymology of this name is thought to have its roots in the once-dominant Zoroastrianism. In the Avesta's Frawardin Yasht ("Hymn to the Guardian Angels"), there is a mention of âterepâtahe ashaonô fravashîm ýazamaide, which translates from Avestan as "we worship the fravashi of the holy Atropatene". The name "Atropates" is the Greek transliteration of an Old Iranian, probably Median, compounded name with the meaning "Protected by the (Holy) Fire" or "The Land of the (Holy) Fire". The Greek name was mentioned by Diodorus Siculus and Strabo. Over the span of millennia, the name evolved to Āturpātākān (Middle Persian), then to Ādharbādhagān, Ādhorbāygān, Āzarbāydjān (New Persian) and present-day Azerbaijan.

[@weareonebutmany4181]

What a beautiful message to read... I wish our people would dance together rather then war...

[@weiranicnotiranian]

@ They are both Azerbaijan, dumbass

[@realirondude]

Visited Armenia two times and it is THE greatest country I've ever visited.

[@random2829]

Fascinating episode! I loved the views of the clothing, armor, and architecture of ancient Armenia.

[@johnsurabian1712]

This was an excellent historical review,thank you.

[@georgek3864]

Admiration from Georgia 🎉❤

[@ДавидКазарян-ц4и]

Հազարավոր տարիների եղբայր🫂աստված պահապան եղբայրական վրացի ժողովրդին

[@danythrinbell1596]

armenians abekasians georgioans the tribes that gave rise to atlantic iberian people its in iberian dna

[@nikolozgegidze5712]

@@danythrinbell1596 not true, and not only this)))

[@danythrinbell1596]

@@nikolozgegidze5712 do you wanna change what i carry in my genes dna ? how can you ?

[@danythrinbell1596]

@@nikolozgegidze5712 read Wilhelm Humboldt again

[@anahitsahakyan1582]

Շնորհակալություն գեղեցիկ, իրական ու լայնածավալ պատմական մեկնաբանության համար❤❤❤

[@GRIMEY_R]

Great video you made, brother! Loved it

[@genesis2936]

I’m American 🇺🇸 of Chaldean Catholic descent from northern Mesopotamia. I’m a fluent speaker of Aramaic, it’s the language of the Bible and of course Jesus, he spoke the ancient Galilean dialect, I speak the more advanced Neo- Aramaic of the Neo Babylonian empire, same alphabet (22 letters), word formation, sentence structure, text, all of it. I think the Aramaic psalm 51 is popular in Georgia. It’s the same exact language as Mel Gibson’s film “passions of the Christ” (2004). Since it was in ancient Aramaic, i had to read 20-25 % English subtitles, my great grandma, said she understood all of it word for word. It’s like New Zealand versus Brooklyn English. The aforementioned we’re the first Christian “community” to form when being Christian was dangerous business at the time, I’m serious, they were evangelized by Saint Thomas himself en route further east to spread the message. I have countless ancestral Christian martyrs, the latest victims came under the wrath of isis (2014-16) effectively nearly 90% migration to the west. Forced ti pay a monthly Jizya (extortion), convert or lose ur head. Not one successful conversion to another religion. Armenia was the first state ever to become Christian. I did a DNA test 3-4 yrs ago and nothing in the world prepared me for the results, mind you I’m thinking to be a “son of Babylon” 60% (+/- 7%) from the Caucuses with the heaviest concentrations in Armenia and Georgia 🇦🇲 🇬🇪 ! How ? Babylon or Nineveh are light years away from Tbilisi or Yerevan ! How, when, why ? Was it ancient migration from the Caucuses or the reverse, but why would they, they lived in an easy to farm w all the new discoveries and innovations, an easy life compared to anyone in the known world. There is definitely an “Armenoid” similarities and haploid similarities that are undeniable. So the Urartu or Haya or ? I know there were also the people of “Arya” or in English “Aryan” or “white man of Europe” according to German scientists from the 1930’s whose origin is from southeast Mesopotamia and Persia. I’m beginning to connect the dots and this documentary helps along w the good folks of Armenia directing me where to look. Sumer has a 9000 yr history, some say 12,000 yrs and

[@maratmanukyan1325]

🤝

[@bahsar4975]

@genesis2936 Thank you❤❤❤ Each of us could be the hero of an epic series of many seasons on netflix. Each of us in that région has an incredible story. I hope you could expain this to your children ans grandchildren. Respect and love from an Armenian from turkey.❤❤❤❤

[@genesis2936]

@ A thousand salutes cousin. 🫡 🫡

[@bahsar4975]

@@genesis2936 😍😍❤❤

[@patriot-ny5el]

An Armenian can always identify an Armenian in the streets. The eyes are the key!

[@mkworkgroupis1739]

Astounding documentary. I'll need to watch many times. Thanks

[@FortressofLugh]

Thank you

[@jarbik1]

Very interesting , I am Armenian and thank you for Sharing with the world 🙏👍👏👏👏

[@johnnicholas1488]

Poor folk of Armenia. Neighbors from every direction stomped over it for centuries. Yet it survives. It has some very beautifull country and good humble Folk. The cruelty it has suffered is testimony to the brutality of the human race . Its folk has suffered more than one can imagine. The suffering makes me want to scream. May the blessed virgin, Queen of Heaven, extend her protective cloak of kindness over these sad people.

[@yagambaramreddy5212]

Armenia will return in former glory. Christ is coming.

[@kingmike7965]

Although I appreciate your comment it means a lot to us however what I don't understand is how people only look at us as being the poor weak nation, Do people realize that Our history isn't only 1915 genocide? Historically yes Armenia was always in between much larger empires and kingdoms And we're stuck in the middle. It's not like we've been suffering ever start there's been rough times absolutely every country every people of origin have suffered at one point in history. And today We still remain we're still proud and strong however our country is weak , government disorganized , leaders are corrupt and weak .

[@johnnicholas1488]

Mike. I agree. I do think your geography has placed a burden on your country for centuries. Burdens make you strong and tough. Your survival attributes to that. I wish to express my love and respect to your good people. Thank you for your well taken comment. My kindness to you.

[@ddewilsdwhite5475]

Heil brother! God bless you, we all appreciate u support and hear your prayers 🇦🇲

[@socal5039]

As an Armenian/Greek from San Diego CA this was Awsome!! Thank you for this video.❤ When I did my DNA Armenian and Greek came up which I expected but what was so interesting was that Roman came up not Italian but Roman.

[@Marvelhint]

Don't forget your roots🙏

[@DolanIre_blackhair]

Wowzers!!! This is illuminating. It makes everything in history/myths make so much more sense! Thank you so much. You light bringer!

[@TheMistercrowley]

You distinctly missed the episode in history where Lenin sent money and weapons to Ataturk to fight the Armenians in 1920 before the Bolsheviks had arrived to the region.

[@FortressofLugh]

There are a LOT of details left out, as is the nature of a video that tries to condense 4500 years into 40 minutes. Nevertheless, the money and weapons provided seemed to be an attempt by the Bolsheviks to buy off Turkey on the cheap as potential allies rather than to destroy Armenia specifically. They had their own concerns, and Armenian well-being was certainly not high on their list.

[@TheMistercrowley]

⁠​⁠@@FortressofLugh no one said it was based on animosity against Armenians. But they weren’t working on opposite sides during that time is my point.

[@ozgurtaskiran3616]

Armenian and kurds bee betrayed by the westerners and Russia

[@vvg6111]

What kind of BS is that? You got to be ashamed of yourself. I don’t care who says what when was the last when Armenians had a country and being safe from predators until Soviet times. And then where is the proof of your bs First of all Turks didn’t have enough weapons to do so and why Lenin would do that when Armenia was already under Soviet. If not the Soviet Union you would be speaking Turkish .

[@TheMistercrowley]

@@vvg6111 this is easily verifiable information. It’s not bullshit. Lenin was even quoted as saying that they don’t support the western attempts to steal away Turkish Armenia from Turkey. And 1/3 of their gold and resources came from the Bolsheviks. I can get you specific numbers but again this is verifiable information. You should be ashamed of yourself instead of me because you hold some sort of sacred belief and argue against historical facts that you can easily look up. Shame on you not me. Ataturk wrote Lenin a letter asking for support and alliance against western attempts to carve up Turkey. Lenin did not offer a full alliance because they still needed to brainwash people like you, but Lenin offered support and sent support. Lenin was pretty much instrumental in helping the rebel forces of Ataturk resist western plans for the Ottomans. They went back to rivalry during Stalin’s times and tried to take back certain Armenian territories. But their cycle of friendship and rivalry is always there. It depends on how they stand towards the west. At that small point in time, they were both anti western. Again shame on you for arguing facts without verifying like it’s your religious belief.

[@giuseppersa2391]

Another incredibly detailed episode. Utterly interesting thank you Kevin 🇿🇦✌️😎🌹

[@sjbesq1]

I’m a full blooded Armenian born and raised in the United States. Thank you for this video. FYI, we call ourselves Hye, pronounced the same as high, not hay. I discovered your podcast last night - about the Iranians. Looking forward to more. I’ll be sure to like and subscribe. Again, thank you.

[@bethbartlett5692]

I have an Armenian friend that us the coolest man, classy, and so funny, he is just "the guy everyone wants to be around". It the reat are even 50% of this, then they are priceless. I'm Irish American we are Basque

[@blondieeagle1547]

Most Armenians are genuine real freinds not looking at what you own not all but most, treasure your freind

[@carlrr.5042]

@@blondieeagle1547 They like to celibrate what talents and gifts God gave you.

[@ashkhenmesropyan3670]

As an Armenian I think we are hilarious.

[@GarfieldRex]

Never thought I'll be so interested in the Armenians, or Hayasan. Many thanks!

[@arashp85]

A new Fortress of Lugh video! We shall stop all else and watch it!

[@OnlyMyPOV]

Fortress of Luge

[@OnlyMyPOV]

Lugh

[@davidsparrow-m3p]

Agreed

[@MissGayane7]

Thanks for telling people about our ancient and rich history and culture.

[@venusxo1]

As the granddaughter of survivors of the genocide, thank you for this video! ❤

[@Marvelhint]

Don't forget your roots, please🙏

[@karennelson6671]

I always look forward to a video from you. This was really outstanding!

[@sarkisdegirmentas750]

I like to just say what a incredible episode, all are exactly what is Armenian culture, can't any better to explain,🙏🙏 Love you all Armenians.

[@ash-av9308]

Thank you for this video , as an Armenian I hope there finally will be peace one day for Armenia and our people will have an opportunity to live and create in peace making the world a better place 🇦🇲✝️

[@danythrinbell1596]

already did , atlantic iberian people are from armenian georgian origin

[@Hippiechick11]

What a heartbreaking story for these people.

[@shafsteryellow]

How? Do you know what they done in the 90s?

[@wankawanka3053]

​@@shafsteryellowyou know what happened to them in 1915?

[@Kainis80]

​@wankawanka3053 it hasn't stopped yet, if 2023 was any indication.

[@Deniz-l5d]

​@@wankawanka3053you know what were doing before 1915 ?

[@wolfgangkranek376]

@@Deniz-l5d You know, what the Turks did before 1915?

[@jackmehoff9595]

Excellent video and wonderful content on this ancient people.

[@rojetar8304]

The great people of Armenia. With amazing history. Lots of respect ❤

[@LP-np2gj]

Thanks ❤

[@sunstarpunk]

​@@LP-np2gj❤from Croatia

[@gar0188]

You are correct the Byzantine empire had a number of Armenian emperors. The information in the video is substantial good job. Loved the video will like and subscribe and the other stuff you said. Good job man.

[@archie26]

Thank you for this professional well done job, my friend. Love from an Armenian

[@pokegan52]

We Iranians love our Armenian siblings and will overcome our enemies as we always have

[@ErnestMarchant]

What??? Pretty sure you're??? Religion is what tore apart by visious murderous dilutional narrative of mostly stolen words an hidden atrocious atrocities against the people of that region??? An over 1000yrs later the hypocrisy continues 🤨

[@hollymolly394]

Awesome investigation and video man! Just incredible!

[@maria_hovakimyan_official]

Hi❤ I'm an Armenian girl🇦🇲 ❤ If you support armenia then pls like this commemt ❤❤❤

[@danythrinbell1596]

armenian and georgians abkasian gave , rise to many european nations people iberian are from armenian georgian ofshoot with other admixtures

[@silverzone01]

Finally something about Armenia on KZbin. Thank you!

[@rye6386]

Thanks

[@FortressofLugh]

Thank you very much. Feel free to write to me and make a suggestion for a subject you would like to see me cover in the future.

[@Yahyahyahyahyahhalftone]

This is fantastic! Thank you!🎉

[@Georgiy_Sergeevich]

Thank you for this video.

[@erokul]

What a fascinating video! Thank you!

[@danmaertens7872]

Awesome! Your channel is my favorite for historic documentaries.

[@mhermovsisyan515]

Thank you for your hard work. This is very informative video!

[@casek6930]

Amazing video. I love the Armenians

[@armenhaigazuni1999]

Armenian here who's been a fan of your channel because of your Celtic videos for long!! 🥹❤️❤️ A short observation regarding the beginning, and the birth of our nation: we're a mix of tribes, clans and peoples. From the Urartians, to the Trialeti-Vanadzor (Kura-Araxes civilization), to the Hayasa, Armen, Azzi, Etiuni, Shubri, Torgama, etc... Even some remnants of the eastern Hittites upon their fall that merged into the genepool of what now is the Armenian people. Whereas the reason we have different names in different languages, it may depend on which tribe had more contact or was more known/powerful at the time of our "recognition" by each nation. We call ourselves Hay and most peoples know us as Armenians. The Hayasa and the Armen were by far two of the most influential founding tribes, even before Urartu. What Urartu brought to the table is that they were the first official and organized Armenian State/political entity, with established boundaries with our neighbors, a legal system in place, etc. Edit: ok maybe it wasn't a short observation 😅 but still loved the vid!!

[@nickmalgus5626]

The amount of people in Turkey with Armenian ancestry is in the millions considering Turkey's population!

[@shafsteryellow]

So? They're turks now.

[@armenpoghosyan4998]

@@shafsteryellow many Turks now have Armenian ancestry because Armenians are the original inhabitants of those lands. Many don't even know they have Armenian ancestry until they do DNA tests, after which many of them either reject the test or find a new side of them to research.

[@sophitsa79]

Those who are not Armenian are of Greek origin

[@tolgacetin2799]

@@armenpoghosyan4998 or many of those who do those tests continue living their lives as normal. Culture, religion and language are far more important than genetics. Even if I had %0 of my genes from Turkic peoples, I would still call myself a Turk and live as such.

[@timpenfield5]

MONGOLIAN is the 3rd race they are mixed with. They brag of it

[@bahsar4975]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VERY INSTRUCTIVE VIDEO. I LOVE ARMENIA. THEIR UNIQUE CULTURE AND MUSIC. CHARLIE CHAPLIN LOVED ARMENIAN MUSIC, PARTICULARLY REVERAND KOMITAS AND USED TO SAY : "PEOPLE THINK TOO MUCH. THEY DON'T FEEL ENOUGH. EVERYBODY HAS TO LISTEN TO ARMENIAN MUSIC. IT IS AN OCEAN OF FEELINGS" ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Sadhu1]

A very fluid history of a great people and country. Thank you.

[@nicochevez2124]

Woww so owesome amd interesting please do more!! ❤🙏

[@oldfriend8001]

Thank you for the video ❤❤❤

[@garrgravarr]

Excellent presentation. Bravo

[@arturh.2953]

Oh my... Turks and Azeris will flood the comments with their "deep knowledge of history".

[@hakenznaturelvideo4187]

Biz barbarlar konuşmayı yazmayı bilmeyiz balta ve kılıç başka kelime bilmeyiz siz üstün halklar ile tanrının karşısında konuşacagıź

[@FERAH-k7v]

😂😂😂😂

[@FERAH-k7v]

Konuşun bakalım ne olacak!!!!

[@GRAYR-64]

👍✌️

[@vklnew9824]

Central Asian 🧂

[@Nairaville]

Refreshing to read such kind comments from around the world.

[@geraldinehughes4490]

Spectacular Sir and so very painful, I wept. The depth of detail was crushing and beautiful. Thank you very much I always learn from you Kevin. Peace be with you and yours, Geraldine

[@enosh6796]

God bless Armenia.🙏🙏

[@pongpong123able4]

Christians all over the world must consider it their duty to preserve and defend Armenia.

[@Samirustem]

Yeah kinda like christian isis. They do that already. Often radicals join armenian terorists

[@hakenznaturelvideo4187]

Aynen gelip savaşmalısın hristiyanlık ermenistan ile sona ermesin ermenistan yok olursa dünya yok olur

[@sakols875]

Oh yes, fully agree!

[@red_devil17]

Armenia is the birthplace of Christianity (edit: I stand corrected, Armenia is the 1st to establish a Christian State and Judea is the birthplace of Christianity back then it was a sect within Judaism)

[@guseynovr]

BS

[@AsherYeshurun]

Man they’ve been through it all.Their History is outstanding though.

[@socal5039]

❤

[@AvsegnoGrisiewky]

I have recently been fascinated by Armenians since I researched up on Iranian dictatorship. Truly one of the most important people in Eurasia

[@garnerjoyce606]

You noticed resemblances...

[@alexanderorudzhyan2134]

Hi, I'm an Armenian-American, and to add some validity to this comment, I was one of the first members of my family to be born in the US, and just look at my last name. Love the video and it does a great job explaining the history of my people. Just one thing. The correct way to pronounce Hayk, Hay, and Hayastan is (High-K), (High), and (High-Ya-Stan). I know we have some difficult names and words to pronounce in English like the name Khorenatsi for example, so this isn't supposed to be a disrespectful comment, I just wanted to make sure people know we don't call ourselves Hay like Hey or like Hay like what horses eat lmao. Again, love the video and thank you so much for making it.