Yezids
As far as their memory goes back the Yezids – one of the minorities in Armenia- have been engaged in highland cattle breeding. There are two theories about the origins of the Yezids: one says that the Kurds are their ‘forefathers’; the other says exactly the opposite; that the Kurds came forth from the Yezid. Whatever the truth, the main difference between these two peoples is that the Yezids have preserved their religion for nearly 3 millennia. The first mentioning of the Temple of the Yezid is related to the ancient town of Babylon and today the most important temple is located in Mosul.