All communities
Settled since the early 19th century
Assyrian community
A recognised national minority, centred on villages in the Ararat Valley such as Verin Dvin and Dimitrov.
Recognised national minorityNeo-Aramaic · Armenian · Russian
Where they live
- Verin Dvin
- Dimitrov
- Arzni
- Yerevan
Cultural highlights
- Verin Dvin, often called the largest Assyrian village in Armenia.
- Neo-Aramaic is still spoken at home and taught in community classes.
Faith and language
Mostly Christian, many belonging to the Assyrian Church of the East.