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Is Armenian and Persian the same?

Joe Ford

Is Armenian and Persian the same?

Persian is an Iranian language, while Armenian is a branch of its own in the Indo-European genealogical tree. Armenian has been subject to massive influences from Iranian languages though, and this might help.

Why did Armenians move to Iran?

During the Armenian genocide, about 50,000 Armenians fled the Ottoman Empire and took refuge in Persia. As a result of the Persian Campaign in northern Iran during World War I, the Ottomans massacred 80,000 Armenians and 30,000 fled to the Russian Empire. Thus by 1930 there were approximately 200,000 Armenians in Iran.

What is the closest language to Armenian?

Greek

Is Armenia older than Greece?

Armenia’s culture is older than Europe, it is older than Greece or Rome. By this count, the USA is 220 years old, France is 15 X older then the USA, Egypt 36 X older and the earliest civilizations we know about (including ancestral Armenians) are 100 X older than the USA.

What was Armenia called in biblical times?

The original Armenian name for the country is Hayk, which was later called Hayastan (land of Hayk). This comes from an ancient legend of Hayk and Bel where Hayk defeats his historical enemy Bel. The word Bel is named in the bible at Isaiah 46:1 and Jeremiah 50:20 and 51:44.

Is Armenia the oldest country?

Armenia is a country with ancient history and rich culture. In fact, it is one of the oldest countries in the world. Scientific research, numerous archaeological findings and old manuscripts prove that the Armenian Highlands are the very Cradle of Civilization. Some of the world’s oldest things were found in Armenia.

What is the problem in Armenia?

At the heart of the conflict was the Nagorno-Karabakh region. It is recognised as part of Azerbaijan, but it is controlled by ethnic Armenians. The two countries fought a bloody war over the region in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and it has been the trigger for further violence in the years since.

What God does China worship?

There are three main systems of belief in China: Daoism (sometimes written Taoism), Buddhism and Confucianism. Chinese people did not adhere strictly to one religion.

Who is bravest religion in the world?

  • The Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib in a Gurdwara.
  • Khanda emblem of Sikhism.
  • The idol of Ravidas in the sanctum of Shri Guru Ravidas Janmsthan Mandir in Varanasi, marking his birthplace. The Ravidassia group separated from Sikhism into a separate religion in 2009.

What religion is older than Christianity?

Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years. Today, with about 900 million followers, Hinduism is the third-largest religion behind Christianity and Islam.