Aghdzk
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Aghdzk is the birthplace of Catholicos Komitas I of Armenia (6th century-628).
Gallery
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Road map of Aghdzk and region
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Arshakid Mausoleum
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Entrance
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Church ruins (7c.)
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Entrance stairs
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Right niche
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Left niche
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References
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- Aghdzk at GEOnet Names Server
- World Gazetteer: ArmeniaScript error: No such module "Unsubst".Template:Cbignore – World-Gazetteer.com
- Report of the results of the 2001 Armenian Census
- Kiesling, Rediscovering Armenia, p. 16, available online at the US embassy to Armenia's website