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Pottery decorated with various floral and cartoon patterns. Photo by Narek Harutyunyan, My Armenia Program The ancient ceramic products were clay objects (jugs or vessels) or clay statuettes.

The Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem (Hayots t’agh in Armenian), the smallest of the four quarters of Jerusalem, is located in the Southwestern corner of the Old City.

Misak Antranik Petros uses an ancient pottery wheel to throw different shapes from clay. The 85-year-old Syrian potter of Armenian origin said his family has practised the craft for more than 450 ...