5. The Architecture of New Julfa

The Armenian Plateau was of great military and strategic importance, and was a bone of contention between the neighbouring countries for centuries, due to its geographical position. It was also a target for nomadic tribes begining from the end of the 6th century. Being unable to bear the oppression of ruling despots, a section of the Armenian population left their homes and sought peace in other remote countries. In certain cases the despots made the people emigrate forcibly and used them to ...