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The region eventually was conquered by the [[Ottoman Empire]], becoming part of the sanjak of Muş in vilayet of Bitlis, and continued to hold a substantial population of [[Armenians]].<ref name="hewsen1">{{cite book | last = Hewsen | title = Armenia: A Historical Atlas | publisher = [[The University of Chicago Press]] | pages = p. 206 }}</ref> During this period, Sasun was a federation of some forty Armenian villages, whose inhabitants were known as Sasuntsis ([[Armenian language|Armenian]]: {{lang|hy|Սասունցի}}).<ref name="hewsen1"/> Surrounded by fierce Kurdish tribes to whom they were forced to pay tribute, the Sasuntsis were able to maintain their autonomy free of Turkish rule until the end of the nineteenth century when the Kurds themselves were finally brought under government control.<ref name="hewsen1"/> <ref>{{cite book | last = Hewsen | title = Armenia: A Historical Atlas | publisher = [[The University of Chicago Press]] | pages = p. 167}}</ref> Proud warriors, the Sasuntsis made all their weapons and relied on nothing from the outside world.<ref name="hewsen1"/> |
The region eventually was conquered by the [[Ottoman Empire]], becoming part of the sanjak of Muş in vilayet of Bitlis, and continued to hold a substantial population of [[Armenians]].<ref name="hewsen1">{{cite book | last = Hewsen | title = Armenia: A Historical Atlas | publisher = [[The University of Chicago Press]] | pages = p. 206 }}</ref> During this period, Sasun was a federation of some forty Armenian villages, whose inhabitants were known as Sasuntsis ([[Armenian language|Armenian]]: {{lang|hy|Սասունցի}}).<ref name="hewsen1"/> Surrounded by fierce Kurdish tribes to whom they were forced to pay tribute, the Sasuntsis were able to maintain their autonomy free of Turkish rule until the end of the nineteenth century when the Kurds themselves were finally brought under government control.<ref name="hewsen1"/> <ref>{{cite book | last = Hewsen | title = Armenia: A Historical Atlas | publisher = [[The University of Chicago Press]] | pages = p. 167}}</ref> Proud warriors, the Sasuntsis made all their weapons and relied on nothing from the outside world.<ref name="hewsen1"/> |
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During the reign of [[Abdülhamit]], Sason was the site two major Armenian rebellions in 1894 and 1903.<ref> Ermeni Dosyasi, 1982, Cemal Anadol</ref><ref>{{cite book | last = Hewsen | title = Armenia: A Historical Atlas | publisher = [[The University of Chicago Press]] | pages = p. 231}}</ref> These revolts, suppressed by much bloodshed by the [[Hamidiyye Regiments]] made up exclusively of local Kurds for this very purpose, was the beginning of the major conflict between the Ottomans and Armenians in Eastern Anatolia which took tragic dimensions during World War I.<ref>"Antranik Wars", K. Küdülyan, 1929, Beyrut</ref> |
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Although most of Sason's population today consists of [[Kurdish people|Kurds]] and [[Zaza people|Zazas]], a small Armenian community still exists. In 1972, there were estimated to be six thousand Armenian villagers in the region. <ref>{{cite book | last = Hewsen | title = Armenia: A Historical Atlas | publisher = [[The University of Chicago Press]] | pages = p. 268}}</ref> However, this numbered has most likely decreased since. |
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The area is also the setting for the [[Armenian mythology|Armenian epic]] of ''Sasna Dzrer'' ("The Daredevils of Sasun") which was only discovered in 1876 and is now better known as ''Sasuntsi Tavit'' ("[[David of Sasun]]")<ref name="hewsen1"/>. The epic dates from the time of the invasion of Armenia by the Califs of Egypt (about [[670]]), in which the [[List of Armenian national heroes|Armenian folk hero]] of the same name drives foreign invaders from [[Armenia]].<ref>{{cite book | last = Toumanian | first = Hovhannes | title = David of Sassoun | edition = Armenian and English version | publisher = Oshagan Publishers | location = U.S.A. | pages = pp. 7-8 }}</ref> |
The area is also the setting for the [[Armenian mythology|Armenian epic]] of ''Sasna Dzrer'' ("The Daredevils of Sasun") which was only discovered in 1876 and is now better known as ''Sasuntsi Tavit'' ("[[David of Sasun]]")<ref name="hewsen1"/>. The epic dates from the time of the invasion of Armenia by the Califs of Egypt (about [[670]]), in which the [[List of Armenian national heroes|Armenian folk hero]] of the same name drives foreign invaders from [[Armenia]].<ref>{{cite book | last = Toumanian | first = Hovhannes | title = David of Sassoun | edition = Armenian and English version | publisher = Oshagan Publishers | location = U.S.A. | pages = pp. 7-8 }}</ref> |
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Sason (Armenian: Սասուն; Kurdish: Kabilcevz; formerly known as Sasun) is a district in the Batman Province of Turkey. It was formerly part of the sanjak of Siirt, which was in Diyarbakır vilayet until 1880 and in Bitlis vilayet in 1892. Later it became part of Muş sanjak in Bitlis vilayet, and remained part of Muş until 1927. It was one of the districts of Siirt province until 1993.
History
Historically, the area has also been known as Sasun when it was part of the Kingdom of Armenia. Its name is derived from the ruling Sanasuni family [citation needed]. Its main ruler was Khut Sanasuni c. 590 [citation needed]. The region was later ruled by the Mamikonian family from around 772 and to 1189/1190, when the Mamikonians moved to Cilicia after being dispossessed by Shah-Armen.[1]
The region eventually was conquered by the Ottoman Empire, becoming part of the sanjak of Muş in vilayet of Bitlis, and continued to hold a substantial population of Armenians.[2] During this period, Sasun was a federation of some forty Armenian villages, whose inhabitants were known as Sasuntsis (Armenian: Սասունցի).[2] Surrounded by fierce Kurdish tribes to whom they were forced to pay tribute, the Sasuntsis were able to maintain their autonomy free of Turkish rule until the end of the nineteenth century when the Kurds themselves were finally brought under government control.[2] [3] Proud warriors, the Sasuntsis made all their weapons and relied on nothing from the outside world.[2]
During the reign of Abdülhamit, Sason was the site two major Armenian rebellions in 1894 and 1903.[4][5] These revolts, suppressed by much bloodshed by the Hamidiyye Regiments made up exclusively of local Kurds for this very purpose, was the beginning of the major conflict between the Ottomans and Armenians in Eastern Anatolia which took tragic dimensions during World War I.[6]
Although most of Sason's population today consists of Kurds and Zazas, a small Armenian community still exists. In 1972, there were estimated to be six thousand Armenian villagers in the region. [7] However, this numbered has most likely decreased since.
The area is also the setting for the Armenian epic of Sasna Dzrer ("The Daredevils of Sasun") which was only discovered in 1876 and is now better known as Sasuntsi Tavit ("David of Sasun")[2]. The epic dates from the time of the invasion of Armenia by the Califs of Egypt (about 670), in which the Armenian folk hero of the same name drives foreign invaders from Armenia.[8]
References
- ^ Hewsen, Robert H. (2001). Armenia: A Historical Atlas. The University of Chicago Press. pp. p. 95. ISBN 0-226-33228-4.
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- ^ Hewsen. Armenia: A Historical Atlas. The University of Chicago Press. pp. p. 231.
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has extra text (help) - ^ "Antranik Wars", K. Küdülyan, 1929, Beyrut
- ^ Hewsen. Armenia: A Historical Atlas. The University of Chicago Press. pp. p. 268.
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has extra text (help) - ^ Toumanian, Hovhannes. David of Sassoun (Armenian and English version ed.). U.S.A.: Oshagan Publishers. pp. pp. 7-8.
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