Fashioning the Armenian City in Lebanon: Anjar as a Microcosm of Lebanese-Armenian Identity

Anjar, Lebanon, serves as a microcosm of Lebanese-Armenian identity, reflecting the dual pressures of preserving traumatic historical memory and adapting to the volatile political landscape of the Bekaa Valley. The study reveals how urban design, identity-building processes, affective investments, and memorial practices in Anjar have evolved to accommodate fluid alliances and negotiations with local actors while honoring the resilience of Armenian communities displaced from Musa Dagh in 1939. By analyzing spatial politics, the research highlights the enduring significance of these dynamics in shaping collective memory and cultural identity.

Mercadanti, N., & Mazzucotelli, F. (2023). Fashioning the Armenian City in Lebanon: Anjar as a Microcosm of Lebanese-Armenian Identity. ASIAC – Studies on Central Asia and the Caucasus (SCC), 1, 103–125. https://doi.org/10.36253/asiac-2417