For the Lebanese-Armenian community, Bourj Hammoud is not merely a neighborhood; it is a story of survival, rebuilding, and preserving identity. In the 1920s, Armenians who survived the genocide committed against Armenians arrived in Lebanon and began building a new life in an area that was largely marshland.

Gradually, a vibrant Armenian community emerged there, with schools, churches, cultural centers, workshops, and shops. Generations not only preserved the Armenian language and culture but also made a significant contribution to Lebanon’s economic and cultural life through their work.

By the 1960s, Bourj Hammoud had already become an important center of the Armenian community. Memories of those years depict lively streets, the aromas of Armenian and Lebanese cuisine, close relationships among neighbors, and a vibrant community life.

However, the history of Bourj Hammoud is not only about the past. The activities of the Haigazian College Rocket Society, through which Armenian and Lebanese students built and launched rockets, became a vivid example of the community’s educational and scientific potential.

Bourj Hammoud, which emerged from marshlands, became a place where Armenians not only survived but also created, received an education, and contributed to life in Lebanon.