The Football Federation of Armenia (FFA) announced Wednesday that it will change its new logo which was widely criticized for not depicting Mount Ararat in what is currently eastern Turkey.

The FFA’s previous logo, which contained Mount Ararat was quickly abandoned before last month’s match in Yerevan, between Armenia’s and Turkey’s national soccer teams that was watched by the presidents of the two states.

The move prompted strong criticism from domestic political groups, notably the pro-government Armenian Revolutionary Federation which suggested that it was designed to placate Turkey.

The original logo which depicted Mount Ararat, which is located in Turkey, but faces Armenia is considered by many to be the resting place of Noah’s Ark, and a symbol of national pride for the primarily Christian Armenia. Turkey, claims both ownership of the Mountain and reaps the benefits of the tourism and national pride of being the home to the Ark.

The historically strained relationship between the two nations has been further exacerbated by the current logo crisis. Due to outrage, the logo has been shown the door, and a contest will be announced soon to design its replacement.

Take a look at both logos and let me know your thoughts. Which is the superior logo? Is Armenia overreacting to the situation? Or was a vital emblem of a nation removed for political concerns?

Old Logo:

Armenia football logo

New Logo: