Vayots Dzor Province
Vayots Dzor Province, Province in southeastern Armenia
Description
Vayots Dzor is a province in southeastern Armenia composed of mountains and river valleys. The region contains several settlements, including the city of Yeghegnadzor as the administrative center, along with rural communities scattered throughout the hilly landscape.
History
The area was part of the Urartian culture in antiquity and was later incorporated into Armenian kingdoms. Over centuries, the region developed into an important center for education and religious devotion.
Culture
The region was home to Gladzor University in the medieval period, serving as a center for scholarship and artistic learning. This institution drew students from across the Armenian world and shaped the intellectual tradition of the area.
Practical
The region is mountainous and requires careful planning for exploration, especially during winter months. It is best to visit during stable weather with enough time to explore the different settlements scattered across the valleys.
Did you know?
The Areni-1 cave contains evidence of one of humanity's oldest wine cultures, showing that people here were processing grapes on a large scale thousands of years ago. This archaeological discovery places the region at the origin of an ancient human craft.
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Areni-1 winery
25.5 km
Noravank
24 km
Areni-1 cave
25.4 km
Orbelian's Caravanserai
31.6 km
Spitakavor Monastery
14.6 km
Smbataberd fortress
19.4 km
Jermuk Waterfall
17.3 km
Gndevank
9.5 km
Kechut Reservoir
14.4 km
Tanahat
9.6 km
Tsakhats Kar Monastery
20.3 km
Amulsar
18.8 km
Areni Surb Astvatsatsin
26.7 km
Proshaberd
14.1 km
Սուրբ Տրդատ եկեղեցի
7.5 km
Arates monastery
18 km
Arkazi Surb Khach
12.6 km
Shahbuz State Reserve
30.7 km
Mozrov Cave
19.4 km
Խոտակերաց վանք
28.5 kmGogi
22.3 km
Ertij Fort
19.7 km
Magili
26.7 km
Surb Sion Monastery, Herher
5.3 km
Grave of Garegin Nzhdeh
14.7 km
Yeghegnadzor Regional Museum
14.5 km
Bardzruni Lake
24 km
Holy Mother of God Church, Yeghegnadzor
14.5 km
Yeghegnadzor
Jermuk
Vayk
Agarakadzor
Aghavnadzor
Areni
Arin
Arpi
Artabuynk
Artavan
Azatek
Bardzruni
Chiva
Getap
Gladzor
Gndevaz
Gnishik
Goghtanik
Gomk
Herher
Hermon
Horbategh
Hors
Karaglukh
Karmrashen
Khachik
Khndzorut
Malishka
Martiros
Nor Aznaberd
Por
Rind
Salli
Saravan
Sers
Shatin
Taratumb
Vardahovit
Vernashen
Yeghegis
Yelpin
Zaritap
Zedea
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