Centuries ago, Armenian merchants showcased their brilliance in logistics. After pirates attacked an Armenian trade ship, the owner took the case to a British court (both ships being registered under British law), providing documents from India within 3 months. The court dismissed them, saying it was impossible to ship goods so quickly, as the route from India to UK around Africa normally took 6 months.
Faced with skepticism, the Armenians revealed their secret route: from India to Iran by sea, then overland through the Caucasus to Russia, and finally to the UK—saving 3 months (operated by just 30 Armenian trading companies).
Additionally, Armenians used their unique alphabet to encrypt documents, making their communications secure and unreadable to outsiders.
This combination of innovative logistics and secure communication gave Armenian merchants a competitive edge in global trade long before modern technology.
