Vardadzor

Vardadzor (Armenian: Վարդաձոր) is a village in the Martuni Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. Lake Sevan lies a few kilometres to the northeast of the village.

Vardadzor
Վարդաձոր
St. Astvatsatsin Church in Vardadzor
St. Astvatsatsin Church in Vardadzor
Vardadzor is located in Armenia
Vardadzor
Vardadzor
Vardadzor is located in Gegharkunik
Vardadzor
Vardadzor
Coordinates: 40°11′19″N 45°11′37″E
CountryArmenia
ProvinceGegharkunik
MunicipalityMartuni
Founded1828-29
Elevation
1,986 m (6,516 ft)
Population
  Total2,864
Time zoneUTC+4 (AMT)
Postal code
1417
Vardadzor at GEOnet Names Server

Etymology

The village was previously known as Adamkhan and Atamkhan.

History

The village was founded in 1828-29 by emigrants from Mush. An Urartian inscription dating to 722-705 BC was found at Vardadzor.[2]

References

  1. Statistical Committee of Armenia. "The results of the 2011 Population Census of Armenia" (PDF).
  2. Kiesling, Brady; Kojian, Raffi (2005). Rediscovering Armenia: Guide (2nd ed.). Yerevan: Matit Graphic Design Studio. p. 79. ISBN 99941-0-121-8.
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