The Pontic Genocide refers to the systematic extermination and forced displacement of the Pontic Greeks by the Ottoman Empire during and after World War I, primarily between 1914 and 1923. This tragic event resulted in the deaths of an estimated 300,000 Pontic Greeks, who faced massacres, starvation, and deportation. The genocide was part of a broader campaign against various ethnic groups within the empire, including Armenians and Assyrians. The actions taken against the Pontic Greeks included violent attacks on communities, destruction of property, and forced marches to remote areas, leading to significant loss of life and cultural heritage.