Vardadzor

Vardadzor
Վարդաձոր
Vardadzor
Վարդաձոր
Coordinates: 40°11′19″N 45°11′37″E / 40.18861°N 45.19361°E / 40.18861; 45.19361Coordinates: 40°11′19″N 45°11′37″E / 40.18861°N 45.19361°E / 40.18861; 45.19361
Country Armenia
Marz (Province) Gegharkunik
Founded 1828-29
Elevation 1,986 m (6,516 ft)
Population (2008)
  Total 2,275
Time zone GMT+4 (UTC+4)
Postal code 1417

Vardadzor (Armenian: Վարդաձոր) is a village in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. It was founded in 1828-29 by emigrants from Mush. An Urartian inscription dating to 722-705 BC was found at Vardadzor.[1]

References

  1. Kiesling, Brady; Kojian, Raffi (2005). Rediscovering Armenia: Guide (2nd ed.). Yerevan: Matit Graphic Design Studio. p. 79. ISBN 99941-0-121-8.
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