Tavush Province, Administrative region in northeastern Armenia
Description
Tavush is a province in northeastern Armenia characterized by mountainous terrain with deep valleys and extensive forests throughout. Major towns like Ijevan, Dilijan, and Noyemberyan serve as the main population centers, though most inhabitants live in smaller rural communities.
History
The region became part of the Russian Empire following the Russo-Persian War in the early 1800s. This period of foreign administration lasted until Armenian independence, fundamentally shaping the region's development.
Culture
The Armenian Apostolic Church shapes daily life here through numerous medieval monasteries scattered across the region. Visitors can see these places of worship still standing in the landscape, drawing both pilgrims and travelers.
Practical
Exploring this region is easiest by car, as the main towns are connected by mountain roads that can be challenging in certain seasons. Travelers should check local conditions before planning mountain routes or visiting remote villages.
Did you know?
The Agstev River system cuts through the province with several tributaries, creating a network of deep gorges and valleys. These waterways have shaped human settlement for thousands of years and offer unexpected green corridors for walkers to discover.
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Goshavank
20.6 km
Haghartsin Monastery
22.4 km
Akhtala Monastery
42.9 km
Makaravank
10 km
Dilijan National Park
27 km
Дерево спарапетов в Иджеване
8.6 km
Damjili Cave
30.8 km
Nor Varagavank
7.4 km
Jukhtak Monastery
31.2 km
Matosavank
31.5 km
Tavush Fortress
21.7 km
Aghavnavank Monastery
17.8 km
Srvegh Monastery
14.2 km
Kirants Monastery
18.7 km
Khoranashat
39.1 km
Arakelots church
17.7 km
Deghdznut Monastery
15.9 km
Tsrvizi monastery
6 km
Kaptavank
18.8 km
Berdavan Fortress
36.9 km
صومعه شخموراد
14.4 km
Qarğalar tepesi
39.4 km
Arnar Stadium
1.9 km
Ajtala Fotress
43 km
Aghjkaberd
9.2 km
Mshkavank
34.1 km
Okonavank
9.6 km
The Geological Museum and Art Gallery of Dilijan
27.6 km
Ijevan
Ayrum
Dilijan
Noyemberyan
Achajur
Acharkut
Aghavnavank
Aknaghbyur
Archis
Artsvaberd
Aygedzor
Aygehovit
Aygepar
Azatamut
Baghanis
Bagratashen
Barekamavan
Berdavan
Berkaber
Chinari
Chinchin
Debetavan
Deghdzavan
Ditavan
Dovegh
Gandzakar
Getahovit
Gosh
Haghartsin
Haghtanak
Hovk
Itsakar
Jujevan
Khachardzan
Khashtarak
Kirants
Koghb
Koti
Lchkadzor
Lusadzor
Lusahovit
Mosesgegh
Navur
Nerkin Karmiraghbyur
Norashen
Paravakar
Ptghavan
Sarigyugh
Sevkar
Tavush
Teghut
Tsaghkavan
Varagavan
Vazashen
Verin Karmiraghbyur
Voskepar
Voskevan
Yenokavan
Zorakan
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