Khachardzan: picturesque valleys and pastoral landscape

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  • Population – 360 people (2011)
  • Distance from Dilijan – 24 km
  • Elevation – 1 050 m
  • The climate is temperate, mild
  • Average temperature:
    • in summer +20 С
    • in winter -2 С
  • Date of foundation unknown
  • Dated mention of Khachardzan – 1991

Khachardzan is a small, mountainous village in the Tavush region, located at the mouth of the Khachardzan River. It is located at an altitude of 1,050 m above sea level and is characterized by picturesque mountain and meadow landscapes. Khachardzan is located next to Aghavnavank, so the landscapes and natural wealth of these villages may seem identical.

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The etymology of the word “khachardzan” goes back to the roots of the word “khach” (cross) and “ardzan” (monument).

The main branches of agriculture and employment:

  • animal breeding
  • agronomy
  • vegeculture
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In the southern part of Khachardzan, the ruins of the ancient chapel “Khachi tap” can be found, as well as burial mounds dating back to the I-II millennium BC. Near Khachardzan there are also the ruins of the ancient settlements of Chermakavan and Geghatap.

What's nearby?

  • the chapel “Khachi tap”
  • the ancient settlements of Chermakavan and Geghatap
  • picturesque valleys and meadows

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