Avestani, not Iranian

Of all the neighboring countries to Armenia Iran has had the biggest impact on Armenian culture. However, the numerous Armenians words which some people have assumed to be Iranian were Avestani. Avestani is not an Iranian language. The origins of the Avesta are now, according to specialists, in Armenia.

Of all the neighboring countries to Armenia Iran has had the biggest impact on Armenian culture. However, the numerous Armenians words which some people have assumed to be Iranian were Avestani. Avestani is not an Iranian language. The origins of the Avesta are now, according to specialists, in Armenia.