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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

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External links

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