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The Armenian Quarter: Jerusalem's Ancient Survivors

7 min•28 april 2026

This episode of The History of Jerusalem explores the Armenian Quarter, the smallest and least-known quarter of the Old City. Lucas and Luna trace the Armenian presence in Jerusalem back to the 4th century, when Armenia became the first kingdom to adopt Christianity. They discuss the founding of the St. James Monastery, the role of Armenian pilgrims in the Byzantine and Crusader periods, and how the quarter became a refuge after the Ottoman conquest. The conversation highlights key figures like Mamluk official Tankiz and the impact of the Armenian Genocide on the community. Listeners will learn about the quarter's distinct architecture, including the Cathedral of St. James, and its unique traditions such as the ceramic art of Kütahya tiles. The episode also touches on the Armenian Patriarchate's role as a custodian of holy sites and the quarter's resilience through centuries of conquest and change.

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