Armenian Apricot Question

[Codyos Vladimiros]

So...why is/was Apricot the royal colour of the Armenians? I can't imagine it would be that hard to procure, unlike Tyrian/Imperial Purple.... Or was it, actually? Was it just the colour, or was the fruit also associated with the Armenian Royal House(s)?

I admit, I know nothing about this. I thought of this question a few days ago, when I was attacked by a FM-led army in my Arche Seleukia campaign. I hope someone can assuage me of my curiosity

[artavazd]

So...why is/was Apricot the royal colour of the Armenians? I can't imagine it would be that hard to procure, unlike Tyrian/Imperial Purple.... Or was it, actually? Was it just the colour, or was the fruit also associated with the Armenian Royal House(s)?

I admit, I know nothing about this. I thought of this question a few days ago, when I was attacked by a FM-led army in my Arche Seleukia campaign. I hope someone can assuage me of my curiosity

The Apricot fruit had/has much meaning for Armenians. The fruits latin name is Prunus armeniaca, "Armenian plum." With the advent of agriculture it was probebly one of the first fruits to be cultivated in Armenia. A sort of national identity is tied in with the apricot. The nobilty of Armenia along side Imperial Purple had Apricot as Royal colors.

[Anastasios Helios]

Long live Armenia!

[artavazd]

Long live Armenia!

LONG LIVE GREECE!!! ΠΟΛΥ ΖΩΝΤΑΝΗ ΕΛΛΑΔΑ!

did I write it correctly?

[Maion Maroneios]

Well, you wrote the exact translation which is ok but it should be: ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΔΑ! So I say, as a Greek with Armenian friends, ΖΗΤΩ Η ΑΡΜΕΝΙΑ!

Maion

[Ibrahim]

all I have to say is: insha'allah yomak mishmish
(god willingyou'll have an apricot day)
woe..I just came up with a pun..

PS: I i'm not poking fun-I figure the Armenians believe in its goodness, so I'll go along. so i'm saying have a good day.