Artifacts are survivors as well (vol. 4)
March 18, 2026
The highlight of our fourth "Artifacts Are Survivors" post: The Bakhtiarian family's mortar & pestle from Gesaria (Kayseri), Ottoman Turkey, above, was used to hide gold and ensure the family's survival amid the Armenian Genocide.
The stories of genocide Survivors are preserved through these artifacts only if you are willing to listen and learn. Click here to visit our Exhibit, where you can learn more about the mortar and pestle.