Artanish

Village in Gegharkunik, Armenia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Artanish (Armenian: Արտանիշ) is a village in the Shoghakat Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. On a hill just to the west are the ruins of cyclopean fortresses, and nearby is a church and a cemetery.[2]

CountryArmenia
Elevation
1,924 m (6,312 ft)
Time zoneUTC+4 (AMT)
Postal code
1308
Quick facts Արտանիշ, Country ...
Artanish
Արտանիշ
A view of Artanish
A view of Artanish
Artanish is located in Armenia
Artanish
Artanish
Artanish is located in Gegharkunik
Artanish
Artanish
Coordinates: 40°29′50″N 45°21′52″E
CountryArmenia
ProvinceGegharkunik
MunicipalityShoghakat
Elevation
1,924 m (6,312 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total
756
Time zoneUTC+4 (AMT)
Postal code
1308
Artanish at GEOnet Names Server
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Nature

The vicinity of the village hosts 111 species of butterflies and is recognized as the Prime Butterfly Area "Artanish-Shorzha".[3] The area is also known as one of the key birdwatching sites of Armenia.[4]

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  • Lake Sevan from Mount Artanish
    Lake Sevan from Mount Artanish
  • Scenery around Mount Artanish
    Scenery around Mount Artanish
  • Scenery around Mount Artanish
    Scenery around Mount Artanish
  • Scenery around Mount Artanish
    Scenery around Mount Artanish

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