Vahan, Armenia

Vahan (Armenian: Վահան; formerly, Ordzhonikidze or Orjonikidze) is a village in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. When the village was founded in 1925, it was named in honor of Soviet politician and politburo member, Sergo Ordzhonikidze. Nearby upon a hill towards the eastern end of the village is an early Iron Age cyclopean fort.[1]

Vahan
Վահան
Vahan
Վահան
Coordinates: 40°34′32″N 45°23′56″E
CountryArmenia
Marz (Province)Gegharkunik
Founded1925
Elevation
1,926 m (6,319 ft)
Population
 (2008)
  Total1,252
Time zoneUTC+4 (GMT+4)
Postal code
1318

See also

References

  1. Kiesling, Brady; Kojian, Raffi (2005). Rediscovering Armenia: Guide (2nd ed.). Yerevan: Matit Graphic Design Studio. p. 83. ISBN 99941-0-121-8.
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