Armenian Syrians. From one war to another
Syrian refugees, who left their homes because of the war, are risking their lives trying to get into countries neighbouring Syria, as well as to Europe. More than 20,000 went to Armenia – the vast majority as descendants of Armenians who fled the massacres at the beginning of the century in today's Turkey. They lived there peacefully until another conflict re-erupted.
Today, Yerevan is full of new flavours and fragrances. While walking along its streets, one cannot help but notice Middle Eastern smells coming from the new restaurants and bars. In the urban landscape more and more Arabic-language signs can be observed: “Aleppo shop”; “Syrian cuisine” (next to the usual ones in Armenian or Russian). This Caucasian capital has been increasingly permeated by Middle Eastern influences caused by the complicated history of the Armenians nation, and wars.
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November 16, 2020 -
Magdalena Chodownik
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Issue 6 2020MagazineStories and ideas
While walking along the streets of Yerevan, one cannot help but notice
Middle Eastern smells coming from the new restaurants and bars.
Photo: Magdalena Chodownik
Armenia, refugees, Syrians