Yerknist

Yerknist is an abandoned locality in Ararat Province, Armenia and has an elevation of 1,453 metres. Yerknist is situated near the abandoned locality Margadzor, as well as near the village Urtsadzor.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Urtsadzor and Shaghap.

Urtsadzor

Village

Photo: 05arman, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Urtsadzor is a village in the Vedi Municipality of the… Urtsadzor is situated 5 km north of Yerknist.

Shaghap

Village

Photo: Shabashewitz, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Shaghap is a village in the Vedi Municipality of the Ararat Province of Armenia. Shaghap is situated 6 km east of Yerknist.

Dashtakar

Village

Photo: Armineaghayan, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Dashtakar is a village in the Vedi Municipality of the Ararat Province of Armenia. Dashtakar is situated 8 km northwest of Yerknist.

Yerknist

Type: Abandoned locality
Historically known as: “Dyugidash”
Location: Ararat Province, Armenia, Caucasus, Asia
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Latitude

39.87178° or 39° 52′ 18″ north

Longitude

44.81735° or 44° 49′ 3″ east

Elevation

1,453 metres (4,767 feet)

Open location code

8HF6VRC8+PW

GeoNames ID

11225713

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In Other Languages

From Armenian to Russian—“Yerknist” goes by many names.

Armenian: “Դյուղիդաշ” (historical)
Armenian: “Երկնիստ”
Russian: “Дюгидаш” (historical)
Russian: “Еркнист”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Margadzor and Vahe.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Razvaliny Dyugidash and Mandaki Dzori.

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