The article analyzes the immediate response to the fall of Constantinople in two tragical poems written in 1453 and in the records of manuscripts in the second half of the 15th century.

The research reveals the motivations behind the writing of the tragedy, the mood of their authors and the circumstances and the impacts of the tragedy formation.

It is shown how, based on historical events, Araqel Baghisheci and Abraham Ankjuraci wove nationwide mourning and the dream of national independence into their writing. As a result of different political views, however, the phenomenon was subjected to various aesthetic perceptions.

The similarities and differences of both works are represented, as well as the poetical significance of the creations, and their historical origin is evaluated.

In the records of historical-cognitive value the writers, along with the different information about the life of the Armenian nation, recorded the fall of Constantinople and described and assessed the reign of Sultan Mehmed, highlighting heavenly judgment, Christian sin and the notion of punishment. Among them is David Kharbertsi’s records written in 1453 where the pivotal question is illustrated – the reason for the fall of Constantinople.

The article shows that in Kharberdtsi’s statements there is a longing to represent the fall of Constantinople as a serious result of a treacherous act and as a lesson for future generations.

In the 15th century, Armenian literature works about the fall of Constantinople the main concern is the problem of historical fate of the nation.