Greater Armenia, once a vast and powerful kingdom, spanned across regions that now belong to modern-day Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran.
At its peak under King Tigranes the Great in the 1st century BCE, it was a dominant force in the South Caucasus, stretching from parts of Anatolia to Mesopotamia.
This expansive realm was a hub of culture, trade, and political power, with Armenians leaving their mark on history. However, following centuries of invasions by empires like the Byzantines, Sassanids, and Ottomans, Greater Armenia fragmented, its territories absorbed into larger empires.
Today, the Republic of Armenia represents only a small part of that once-grand territory, yet the legacy of Greater Armenia remains deeply ingrained in the collective memory of Armenians, symbolizing their enduring history, culture, and the loss of their homeland, particularly in the context of the Armenian Genocide.
The idea of Greater Armenia continues to resonate with Armenians worldwide, representing both a glorious past and a source of cultural pride.
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