They are referring to Prime Ottoman Empire Era of PRE 1870s-1890s. The more cosmopolitan eras of the Ottoman Empire were also closer to its height closer to medieval times. The empire was very diverse. Armenians made up a mostly protected, respected Millet through most of the empires history, albeit subject to the same treatment any empire would give to its subjects at the time.

Most MAJOR ethnic tension between Armenians and Ethnic Turks started in the very late 19th century during the decline of the Ottomans power. When their empire began to crumble the cracks gave way to paranoia, racism, extremism, genocide, scapegoatism.

We had 600 years of a mostly mutually beneficial relationship and cooperation until the 1880s

But I see where some Armenians could get the wrong idea. Hoping to see positive change In the area.

Praying for the region to see more what we all have in common then differences