Arzni
Arzni (Armenian: Արզնի, Assyrian Neo-Aramaic: ܐܪܙܢܝ, Russian: Арзни), is a resort village in the Kotayk Province of Armenia located on in the Hrazdan canyon. It was founded during the 19th century by Assyrian Christians who migrated to Eastern Armenia from Iran. The village is predominantly inhabited by Assyrians.[1]
Arzni
Արզնի | |
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  Arzni | |
| Coordinates: 40°17′47″N 44°35′45″E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Province | Kotayk |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 2,451 |
Sign at the entrance of town with "Arzni" in Armenian, Assyrian Neo-Aramaic, and Russian.
Gallery
S. Kiraki Church, 6th century
See also
References
- Arzni at GEOnet Names Server
- World Gazeteer: Armenia – World-Gazetteer.com
- Report of the results of the 2001 Armenian Census, Statistical Committee of Armenia
Capital: Hrazdan | ||
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