Latest / The Story of Armenia: Survival Through Empires and Genocide — Fexingo History
The Hidden Fortress of Tsitsernakaberd: A Forgotten Armenian Stand
In 1918, as the Ottoman army advanced on Yerevan, a small group of Armenian fighters made a desperate stand at the ancient fortress of Tsitsernakaberd, overlooking the Ararat plain. This episode tells the story of that nearly forgotten battle — the men who held the line, the women who carried ammunition under fire, and the strategic significance of a fortress that had guarded the region since the Urartian era. We explore how the Battle of Tsitsernakaberd became a symbol of Armenian resilience, the role of local commanders like Dro and Soseh, and the broader context of the First…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.