Vardenik

Vardenik (Armenian: Վարդենիկ) is a village in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia, that sits along the Vardenis River. It was founded in 1828-29 by emigrants from Mush. The cyclopean fort ruins of Kaftarli are located 3 km south of the village, with petroglyphs being present downhill along the bank of the river. Some churches and shrines can be found in the vicinity.[1] The village is the largest rural community in Armenia by population.

Vardenik
Վարդենիկ
The entrance to Vardenik
Vardenik
Վարդենիկ
Coordinates: 40°07′59″N 45°26′12″E
Country Armenia
ProvinceGegharkunik
Founded1828-29
Elevation
1,994 m (6,542 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total9,880
Time zoneUTC+4 (GMT+4)
Postal code
1418

Etymology

Previous names for the village include Gezeldara, Nerkin Gezaldara, Gyuzeldara, and Nizhnyaya Gezaldara.

References

  1. Kiesling, Brady; Kojian, Raffi (2005). Rediscovering Armenia: Guide (2nd ed.). Yerevan: Matit Graphic Design Studio. p. 80. ISBN 99941-0-121-8.
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