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Why was my message "Irag Oil and Turkey" not printed? Vart

When the Iraq situation came up, I made the comment that the Turks would be ready to close in for the oil in Iraq. The comment I received was no, not to worry. In today's New York Times (Feb. 20, 03) an article about this subject was very interesting. "US is pessimistic Turks Will Accept Aid Deal on Iraq". Further on one paragraph stood out. "The Turks want to control the operation at KIRKUK, at a minimum through a pipeline". We Armenians haven't learned that Turkey always has a different agenda than the rest of humanity. Edit Note: Changed the date [ February 20, 2003, 09:28 AM: Message edited by: Azat ]

Turkey has free reign in this area to do anything he wants with US (or the world) looking the other way. The older I get the more suspicious I am of the "Yeres Araz" bully. Just look at their recent history.

Did anyone see the article in NY Times, 11/23/02. Does it come as a surprise. Just a summary: "Diyabakir, Turkey, Nov. 22 - Turkish officials are preparing to send troops up to 60 miles into Norther Iraq on what they say is a mission to prevent an influx of refugees in the event that a war there sets off a mass movement toward Turkey's borders." "The plan, which is being circulated among top government officials, is giving rise to fears that it could be used as a cover for the Turkish military to snuff out any attempt by Iraqi Kurds to set up their own state if President Saddam Hussein falls from power." - - - - How far is this area from the Oil Fields? Which are up for grabs? Does anyone care.

Who can tell me about the caves in Cappadocia?On a recent public TV program I caught part of a prgram on Cappadocia in Turkey. What I heard was - early Christians lived in these caves, thousands of them. The setup was something - early engineering achievement. Early Christians were mentioned, but who were they??

What Christians are there left in Azerbaijan?

Thanks guys.

Has anyone ever heard of an Armenian Church in northern Ireland? When they were renovating a church in Northern Ireland, they went down into the lower section of church and found a forgotten door. Behind the door was either an Armenian Chapel or an old church. Is this true? Any history buffs know about this?

KOTAYK KNIGHTS Where is Kotayk district? In the November issue of the "AIM" magazine I read about our people from the Kotayk area living in metal containers. The Norwegian Refugee Council has been building permanent homes for these people. When you Guys and Gals meet next, it would be great if you took up a collection and send it on for the Container People in the Kotayk region. Donations are tax exempt and can be forwarded on to AIM magazine. You will get receipt and thank you letter. How about it. I sent in my donation and I'm not even a Kotayk Knight.

Thank you MosJan. I think there may be a gallery in California that handles his works.. I wonder if they have poster of the painting?Thanks again

Hovsep Pushman - 1877-1966 On November 27, 1917 Mrs. Hovsep Pushman presented to President Wilson a painting of a young Armenian Girl "L'Esperance" in appreciation of his help to the Armenians. A few years ago I purchased a Poster of that painting. It is lovely. The other day I picked up an art/antique magazine and there were some paintings of Pushman. I looked him up on Internet and found the limited information about him. Also a print of another of his paintings - "Rose of Siraz". "Hovsep Pushman, born an Armenian, traveled extensively thoughout China steeping himself in Oriental art, then went to Paris via the United States to perfect his style. It was here, according to Anthony Anderson that he...woke to a complete realization of his Eastern Heritage - the Armenian's full share...of passion and pain, of colour and imagination, of feeling and poetry. One critic has stated 'The artist has supplied mystic readings to these pictures which, however, would have no significance for us if the paintings themselves were not inherently and intrinsically beautiful.' He was one of few artists to have his works meet with immediate success. At one of his early exhibitions in New York his popularity was such that every piece sold on the opening day, including one to the Metropolitan Museum of New York. The use of splendid color and almost luminescent encrustation of paint give this exammple of his work an unrivaled brillance, and the contrast of the richness of the execution and bridal raiment of the figure with her reserved almost mournful eyes allows it to stand as a fine example of this artist's work." The reference is to Pushman's painting of "Rose of Siraz". This painting is beautiful. The painting of "Rose of Siraz" and "L'Esperance" are similar. Does anyone know more about Hovsep Pushman.

MosJan I saw your Gallery in "My Little Armenia", it was great. What is "Musaler? They have a dialect, where is it located, is it Musa Dagh? I did go to Paruyr Sevak's grave site and have pictures. His Father, with tears in his voice, took us around the Home-Museum of his son. At the time it was impossible to get any of his writings at the bookstores in Yerevan. Thanks, Vart

Brother Efkere, I was able to go to NAASR Book store in Belmont,MA today and their reference library had a copy of "Hye Cesarea". I copied the pages referring to Mounjousoun and also the map. I am going to try and read the article, if I have problems my friend will have to translate for me. I did notice that one of the pictures stated that in 1918 some of the villagers that had returned to their village had been Islamized but had returned to the Christian faith again. I suppose you have to do what you have to do. A few years ago Armen Aroyan told me that there were no Armenians in the village. I had heard that some had returned but left again. The book was in terrible condition. The covers were gone and the pages were practially falling apart. I suppose it would take a fair amount of money to have it rebound. Thanks so much for the introduction to "Hye Cesarea". Will be looking forward to more news about Cesarea. Vart

Its a good thing Egoyan is Canadian. No pressure from US State Dept. to have stopped showing of the film.

Thanks Garo. I have beeen looking for a web like "hyeetch". I saw part of it and will recommend it to my nephew. Thanks.

Efkere, Thanks for the map, the whole copy came thru. Unfortunately I could not make a copy. The map was very interesting and my limited reading of Armenian was enough to understand where towns and villages were. I am going to check NAASR and the Hamasdegh libraries to see if they have a copy of the book. I didn't realize that the area around Cesaria had so many mountains. Although my father had said that he used to go up the mountain in Mounjousoun and get Roman artifacts. I wish I had listened to him more. To all of you out there. listen and pay attention to the stories and events of your elders. Time will be when you will be looking for that information. Vart

Efkere, I read with interest about the village of Efkere, Cesaria. You don't hear much about the Cesaria area. I am a descendant of the Armenian village of Mounjousoun, Gesaria. I know very little about this small village, set in the mountains. Do you have any knowledge of that area? I was told that there is nothing standing exept a crumbled cornerstone of the church. Of course, houses are still there but occupied I believe by Turks. This village was strictly Armenian. Do you know about the Union of Cesaria that was organized in California? I am looking for relatives.

Can you furnish me with web or books on Armenian History - English. I have a young relative that has suddenly become interested in his heritage. Web would be preferable. My knowledge is miniscule. Thanks Vart