In Memory of the Twenty Gallows: The Idea Was Not Defeated by the Gallows

  • by Editbeglari, June 15, 2026 in Armenocid
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An article dedicated to the martyrdom of the “Twenty Gallows” emphasizes that the history of the Armenian people has been shaped by the sacrifices of martyrs and ideological fighters who have become an inseparable part of national memory and values.

The twenty Armenian figures executed in Constantinople on June 15, 1915, are presented as fighters for national dignity and the ideals of freedom, whose goal was to defend the rights and identity of the Armenian people.

These trials and executions were aimed not only against individuals but also at suppressing the Armenian national movement as a whole. However, as the article notes, violence could not defeat the idea; instead, it became an even stronger historical and moral memory.

The memory of the “Twenty Gallows” is not only a historical event but also an enduring call of the national conscience to preserve historical memory, defend the truth, and strengthen national unity.

“The gallows passed, but the ideas remained,” the article concludes, emphasizing the central message of historical memory.