What is it about?
The article discusses some new archival information regarding the family of antiquities dealers of Armenian origin, father and son Nasri and Levon Ohan, who owned three shops in Jerusalem. They conducted business with archaeologists, took a part in the Dead Sea scrolls affair, were forced to escape, and were even robbed. In this story, the dramatic events of the twentieth-century past of the Holy City are closely intertwined with the archaeological research history and the destiny of one family.
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Why is it important?
The personal story of the Ohan family and their collection reflects the historical events of Jerusalem history, its Armenian community, and its antiquities.
Perspectives
Our study started from a routine archaeological work: a search for the provenance of the metal bowl, inscribed in the Armenian language, and led to a fantastic journey through the dramatic history of Jerusalem in the 20th century, with its wars, partitions, and family tragedies.
Yana Tchekhanovets
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
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This page is a summary of: Nasri and Levon Ohan, the Antiquities Dealers from Jerusalem, Journal of the Society for Armenian Studies, February 2023, Brill,
DOI: 10.1163/26670038-12342787.
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