Armenian rug, antique, with text. Zurvanist fire torch and fire symbol in the border. Wine glass and saw blade called. 1900-1910. wool on wool. 360 x 125 Cm. - 12 feet x 4.1 feet. Although Armenians are the earliest Christians, they always conserved the much older Zoroast culture, visable in old rugs. Christianity is for the most important aspects based upon this religion. The story of the birth of Christ, the Immaculate Conception, the God who became flesh, the Father and the Son, the resurrection from the dead, it all originates from this religion. No wonder the Armenians became so quickly Christians.