Английская Википедия:Artavan
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Artavan (Шаблон:Lang-hy) is a village in the Vayk Municipality of the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia.[1] Situated in the area where the Artavan River originates, a left tributary to the Arpa river, the village is situated at an elevation of 1880 m above sea level, approximately 32 km southeast of the Province center.
Etymology
Previously known as Agkhach, the village was part of the Sharur-Daralayaz uezd of the Erivan Governorate. According to Ghevont Alishan, it was historically known as Aghberakhach village, belonging to the Chahuk gavar of the Syunik historical province of Greater Armenia.[2]
Population
Ancestors of the residents migrated from Khoy and Salmast between 1828 and 1830.
The population dynamics of Artavan over the years:[3]
| Year | 1897 | 1926 | 1939 | 1959 | 1979 | 2001 | 2004 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 433 | 380 | 460 | 588 | 336 | 379 | 395 | 321[4] |
Occupation
The population is engaged in animal husbandry, tobacco, and grain cultivation, fruit growing, and beekeeping.
Historical and cultural sites
The village boasts well-preserved churches and chapels dating back to the 17th to 19th centuries, along with chapels from the 13th to 14th centuries and the 19th century. Besides, there are khachkars (cross-stones) that range from the 11th to 15th centuries and the 17th to 18th centuries.
Gallery
References
External links
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