Armenians in Iran: The secret Christian city of New Julfa in Isfahan

Discover the history of New Julfa in Isfahan, Iran. Built in 1604 after Shah Abbas relocated 300,000 Armenians from Old Julfa, this district became a global hub for the silk trade. Explore Vank Cathedral’s unique fusion of Persian architecture and Christian frescoes, the Middle East’s first printing press, and how this Christian enclave flourished in Persia.

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