Armenian Genocide
eliminated from their historic homeland. Those who survived were forced into exile and have
never been able to return. An entire people, and their history, were virtually erased within
years. Because of the genocide the Armenian population decreased largely. (Dearborn, 1999)
(UHRC, 2011) (Goldberg, 1998)
It takes away the very existence of the victims, thereby making it impossible to mourn their
loss and causing serious psychological consequences. (Hovannisan, 1999)
2.2. Cultural loss
The arranged destruction Armenian cultural objects, religious, historical and communal
heritage was another purpose of both the genocide itself and the post-genocidal campaign of
denial. Armenian churches and monasteries were destroyed or changed into mosques,
Armenian cemeteries flattened, and in several cities (e.g. Van), Armenian quarters were
destroyed. Beside from the deaths, Armenians lost their wealth and property without
compensation
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