Armenian Genocide
Armenians, but often did these things themselves. Marching into the desert hundreds of
thousands of Armenians died. (Wikipedia, 2011)
1.6. Extermination camps
I t is believed that 25 major concentration camps existed, under the command of Þükrü Kaya.
Most of the camps were situated near Turkey's modern Iraqi and Syrian borders. Some camps
were only temporary and mostly for transit. Others (Radjo, Katma and Azaz) were used only
for mass graves. The camps Lale, Tefridje, Dipsi, Del-El and Ra's al-'Ain were built
specifically for those who had a life expectancy of a few days. (Wikipedia, 2011)
2. The consequences of Armenian Genocide
2.1. Death and migration
During the Armenian Genocide one and a half million Armenians were killed, out of a total
two and a half million Armenians. Many Armenians ran away to survive and the others were
eliminated from their historic homeland. Those who survived were forced into exile and have
never been able to return