Vardadzor

Place in Gegharkunik, Armenia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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.

CountryArmenia
Founded1828-29
Elevation
1,986 m (6,516 ft)
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Vardadzor
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St. Astvatsatsin Church in Vardadzor
St. Astvatsatsin Church in Vardadzor
Vardadzor is located in Armenia
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Vardadzor is located in Gegharkunik
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Coordinates: 40°11′19″N 45°11′37″E
CountryArmenia
ProvinceGegharkunik
MunicipalityMartuni
Founded1828-29
Elevation
1,986 m (6,516 ft)
Population
  Total
2,864
Time zoneUTC+4 (AMT)
Postal code
1417
Vardadzor at GEOnet Names Server
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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]

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