Vardenik

Place in Gegharkunik, Armenia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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, among additional historic monuments [hy]. Some churches and shrines can be found in the vicinity.[2] The village is the largest rural community in Armenia by population.

CountryArmenia
Founded1828-29
Elevation
1,994 m (6,542 ft)
Time zoneUTC+4 (AMT)
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The entrance to Vardenik
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Vardenik is located in Armenia
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Vardenik is located in Gegharkunik
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Coordinates: 40°07′59″N 45°26′12″E
CountryArmenia
ProvinceGegharkunik
MunicipalityMartuni
Founded1828-29
Elevation
1,994 m (6,542 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total
9,880
Time zoneUTC+4 (AMT)
Postal code
1418
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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]

People

Arsen Grigoryan, singer and actor

Gallery

  • St. Astvatsatsin Church
    St. Astvatsatsin Church
  • The medieval cemetery of St. Astvatsatsin Church
    The medieval cemetery of St. Astvatsatsin Church
  • Ishkhanavank Church
    Ishkhanavank Church
  • Medieval cemetery, Ishkhanavank
    Medieval cemetery, Ishkhanavank
  • Ruins of the Tsaghkavank Church
    Ruins of the Tsaghkavank Church
  • Khachkars
    Khachkars
  • Natural monument "Stone Fortress"
    Natural monument "Stone Fortress"

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