Artavan

Artavan (Armenian: Արտավան; formerly Dzhul) is a village in the Zaritap Municipality of the Vayots Dzor Province in Armenia. The village was probably at one time a fief of Tatev. There is an 18th-century bridge and old cemetery in the vicinity of the village.

For the town in Aragatsotn Province, see Hartavan.

Artavan

Արտավան
Artavan
Coordinates: 39°39′27″N 45°37′00″E
Country Armenia
ProvinceVayots Dzor
MunicipalityZaritap
Population
 (2011[1])
  Total321
Time zoneUTC+4 (AMT)

References

  • Artavan at GEOnet Names Server
  • Report of the results of the 2001 Armenian Census, Statistical Committee of Armenia
  • Kiesling, Brady (2005), Rediscovering Armenia: Guide, Yerevan, Armenia: Matit Graphic Design Studio
  • Brady Kiesling, Rediscovering Armenia, p. 128; original archived at Archive.org, and current version online on Armeniapedia.org.
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