Today, Azerbaijan
Feb 22 2007
Armenian historian Ara Sarafyan agrees to conduct research with
Turkish historians
22 February 2007 [07:15] – Today.Az
British historian of Armenian origin Ara Sarafyan accepted the
suggestion of the chairman of the Turkish History Institution, Yusif
Halajoglu, to conduct research on "Armenian genocide" together.
Sarafyan responded positively to the suggestion from Professor
Halajoglu in the symposium held in Istanbul University March 16,
2006. He suggested to start researches with Harpur, ancient
settlement area in Turkish administrative territorial unit Elazig.
"Turkish historians should reveal the Ottoman records regarding the
Armenians who were forced to emigrate from Harput. Then we’ll find
out whether these materials clear out the further fate of Armenians.
I’ll reveal my records as well," he said.
The historian noted he wants to begin researches with Harpur because,
unlike Erzurum and Vandan, there was no unrest in Harpur in 1915 and
the territory was not invaded by Russians. Halajoglu positively
responded his suggestion.
"Armenians had stated before that they would accept our suggestion on
condition that we should recognize the genocide, then conduct
research together. For the first time Armenian historian accepted our
suggestion unconditionally. It is very important," he underscored.
The professor also stressed that Sarafyan’s brave move may jeopardize
his life. British citizen Ara Sarafyan is the editor of Blue Book,
the main basis for the "Armenian genocide" in Europe, APA reports.
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