Sari Gelin

Turkey’s only all-Armenian village a lens to the past

Turkey’s Vakifli Koyu is the only place in Turkey with a population that is only Armenian. The population is dwindling, but tourism and innovative agriculture have the residents hoping they can hang on just a little bit longer.

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In Turkey’s Last Armenian Village, a Place to Get Away From it All

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