Vank’i Dzor

Vank’i Dzor is a field in , and has an elevation of 1,282 metres. Vank’i Dzor is situated nearby to the abandoned locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Arshakuni Buriap Vryptat at aghtsk 4th century and Byurakan astrophysic observatory.

Archaeological site
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The Arshakid Kings Mausoleum and Basilica is a grave monument complex that sits along a gorge overlooking the Amberd River, and is located in the center of the village of Aghtsk in the of .

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The Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, or Byurakan Observatory is an astronomical owned and operated by the Armenian Academy of Sciences. It is located on the slope of in the village of in .

Church
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of the 7th century is located in a stone field one kilometer northeast just a little outside the village of in the of .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Agarak and Aghdzk.

Village
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is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the of . It is located on Amberd River. The modern settlement was founded mainly by emigrants from , Gavash and .

Village
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is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the of . It is home to the , a large grave monument complex and basilica of the 4th to 5th centuries.

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is a city in located on the volcano Aragats. It is a good place to sleep to then climb Mount Aragats.

Vank’i Dzor

Latitude
40.31952° or 40° 19′ 10″ north
Longitude
44.27649° or 44° 16′ 35″ east
Elevation
1,282 metres (4,206 feet)
Open location code
8HG6879G+RH
Geo­Names ID
11230978
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In Other Languages

“Vank’i Dzor” goes by many names.
  • Armenian: “Vank’i Dzor”
  • Armenian: “Վանքի ձոր”

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