Vardenik

Vardenik (Armenian: Վարդենիկ) is a village in the Martuni Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia, that sits along the Vardenis River. The cyclopean fort ruins of Kaftarli are located 3 km south of the village, with petroglyphs being present downhill along the bank of the river. Some churches and shrines can be found in the vicinity.[2] The village is the largest rural community in Armenia by population.

Vardenik
Վարդենիկ
The entrance to Vardenik
The entrance to Vardenik
Vardenik is located in Armenia
Vardenik
Vardenik
Vardenik is located in Gegharkunik
Vardenik
Vardenik
Coordinates: 40°07′59″N 45°26′12″E
CountryArmenia
ProvinceGegharkunik
MunicipalityMartuni
Founded1828-29
Elevation
1,994 m (6,542 ft)
Population
  Total9,880
Time zoneUTC+4 (AMT)
Postal code
1418
Vardenik at GEOnet Names Server

Etymology

The village was previously known as Gezeldara, Nerkin Gezaldara, Gyuzeldara and Nizhnyaya Gezaldara.

History

The village was founded in 1828-29 by emigrants from Mush.[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. 80. ISBN 99941-0-121-8.
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