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Nasri and Levon Ohan, the Antiquities Dealers from Jerusalem

In: Journal of the Society for Armenian Studies
Authors:
Yana Tchekhanovets Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer Sheva Israel

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Débora V. Ben-Ami Israel Antiquities Authority Jerusalem Israel

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Online Publication Date:
21 Feb 2023
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Abstract

This short note discusses some new archival information regarding the family of antiquities dealers of Armenian origin, father and son Nasri and Levon Ohan, who owned three shops in Jerusalem. They conducted business with archaeologists, took a part in the Dead Sea scrolls affair, were forced to escape, and were even robbed. In this story, the dramatic events of the twentieth-century past of the Holy City are closely intertwined with the archaeological research history and the destiny of one family.

Title:
Nasri and Levon Ohan, the Antiquities Dealers from Jerusalem
Article Type:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1163/26670038-12342787
Language:
English
Pages:
318–326
Keywords:
Jerusalem; Armenian communities; antiquities; collections; 20th century
In:
Journal of the Society for Armenian Studies
In:
Volume 29: Issue 2
Received:
14 Oct 2022
Accepted:
25 Oct 2022
Publisher:
Brill
E-ISSN:
2667-0038
Print ISSN:
0747-9301
Subjects:
Christians & Jews, Middle East and Islamic Studies

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