In the published article, filmmaker and publicist Eric Nazarian recounts that after the staff of a restaurant in the Arnavutköy district of Constantinople learned of his Armenian heritage, they immediately mentioned “Armenian gold,” demonstrating that the myth remains widespread among certain circles of society in Occupied Western Armenia.

The author notes that after the genocide committed against Armenians, a belief emerged that Western Armenians had hidden large quantities of gold before being displaced. According to him, this belief has fueled the activities of treasure hunters for more than a century, leading them to excavate and damage Armenian churches, cemeteries, and historical and cultural monuments in search of the alleged treasure.

According to Nazarian, the real “Armenian treasure” is not buried beneath the ground but exists within the thousand-year-old Armenian cultural heritage—in the ruined churches, monasteries, and historical monuments that continue to bear witness to the Indigenous Armenian presence.

In the article, the author also addresses the forced displacement of the Armenian population of Artsakh in 2023, the continuing tensions in the region, and concerns surrounding the peace process, emphasizing that a just and lasting peace must be based on historical justice, human dignity, and respect for the rights of peoples.