Vardenik
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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.[1]
People
Arsen Grigoryan, singer and actor
Gallery
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St. Astvatsatsin Church
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The medieval cemetery of St. Astvatsatsin Church
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Ishkhanavank Church
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Medieval cemetery, Ishkhanavank
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Ruins of the Tsaghkavank Church
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Khachkars
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Natural monument "Stone Fortress"
References
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External links
- Report of the results of the 2001 Armenian Census, Statistical Committee of Armenia
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