Armenians of Julfa

Julfa also called Jugha or Djulfa, a historic town located in modern-day Azerbaijan, was once home to a thriving Armenian community known for their art, culture, and trade.

Over the centuries, the community grew and prospered, establishing trade connections with neighboring cities and towns and becoming known for their expertise in craftsmanship.

[4] Additionally, a number of individuals were transported to areas such as Mazandaran, and urban centers like Sultanieh, Qazvin, Mashhad, Hamadan, Arak, and Shiraz.

In 2006, reports emerged that the Azerbaijani government was deliberately destroying the cemetery, sparking outrage from the Armenian diaspora and international community.

Vazken S. Ghougassian, writing in Encyclopædia Iranica, described the cemetery as the "until the end of the 20th century the most visible material evidence for Julfa’s glorious Armenian past.