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Tragedy of the Armenian Genocide: Remembering the Past

Discover the dark history of the Armenian Genocide from 1915 to 1923 in the Ottoman Empire where over 1.5 million Armenians faced slaughter, starvation, and persecution. Despite denial, Fresno preserves Armenian culture through monuments and history.

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Tragedy of the Armenian Genocide: Remembering the Past

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  1. Armenian Genocide 1915-1923

  2. Ottoman Empire • Ottoman empire lasted from 1299-1922 • At one time it was one of the largest and most powerful empires in the world.

  3. Armenians • Two million Armenians lived in the Ottoman Empire • The Armenians became Christian in 301 AD. The rest of the Ottoman Empire was Muslim.

  4. The “Young Turks” • In 1908 a group of militants took control of the country. These rebels were known as the “Young Turks.” • They wanted the Ottoman Empire to be exclusively Muslim. • For this to happen, they had to get rid of the Armenians.

  5. Genocide • Between 1915 and 1923 at least 1.5 million Armenians were killed in the Ottoman empire. • Many were slaughtered. • Many were driven to the desert to starve and die of thirst. • Many came to Fresno. • The Turkish government refuses to admit that a Genocide occurred to this day.

  6. Starvation

  7. Death due to Starvation

  8. Death due to Starvation

  9. Orphaned Children

  10. Horrible Living Conditions

  11. Horrible Living Conditions

  12. Execution

  13. Fresno’s Armenian Culture • “Old Armenian Town” • Ventura & O Street in downtown Fresno • Holy Trinity Church • Armenian Community Center • Valley Lahvosh Bakery • Armenian Museum • Saroyan Theater • Armenian last names= ending in “ian” or “yan”

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