Ottoman sword dancer
An Armenian militiaman, or fedayi. The Ottoman Empire killed over one million people during the Armenian genocide, massacring men and sending women and children to starve in the desert. However many Armenians also took up arms and fought back against Ottoman persecution, such as this militiaman or the 150,000 Armenians who volunteered with the Russian army.
An Armenian militiaman, or fedayi. The Ottoman Empire killed over one million people during the Armenian genocide, massacring men and sending women and children to starve in the desert. However many Armenians also took up arms and fought back against Ottoman persecution, such as this militiaman or the 150,000 Armenians who volunteered with the Russian army.
A Turkish Army officer and soldiers wearing uniforms, Abdullah Frères Studio, Istanbul ca.1875, probably soldiers of the 1st Regiment of the Imperial Guard
A Turkish Army officer and soldiers wearing uniforms, Abdullah Frères Studio, Istanbul ca.1875, probably soldiers of the 1st Regiment of the Imperial Guard
