Anatolia



In May, Muriel Mirak-Weissbach traveled with her brother and her husband through eastern Anatolia, to visit the towns and villages where her parents were born and lived before 1915. (First click on one picture to enlarge it, then just hover your mouse over the picture, top right or left to navigate to next or previous picture).

Armenian inscription on church facade in Mashgerd

Armenian inscription on church facade in Mashgerd

Facade of church in Mashgerd, now a house

One of seven churches at the monastery of Vadaravank.

Apostles Church, Kars

Armen Aroyan talking to villagers in Pasmashen.

The Church of the Redeemer, Ani

The Cathdral, Ani

Madonna and child altar at Akhdamar

Plaque at Akhdamar

Villagers in Mashgerd

Villagers in Pesmashen