Artsvashen, Armenian enclave in Gegharkunik Province, Armenia
The village sits at an elevation of 1463 meters, surrounded by Azerbaijani territory within the eastern section of Gegharkunik Province.
Founded between 1845 and 1859 by Armenians from the Jraberd district, the settlement received its current name Artsvashen, meaning Eagle Village, in 1978.
The St. Minas Church from 1872 and St. Hovhannes Church from 1607 demonstrate the long-standing Armenian religious presence in this mountain settlement.
Military checkpoints control access to the area, and visitors require special permits due to its location within Azerbaijani-controlled territory.
The Bronze Age tombs, medieval churches, and traditional khachkars form a collection of Armenian heritage sites within this 40-square-kilometer territory.
Location: Gegharkunik Province
Inception: 1845
Elevation above the sea: 1,463 m
GPS coordinates: 40.64611,45.51556
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:57
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