Aruch
Aruch
Արուճ | |
|---|---|
 Aruchavank monastery (7th century) | |
  Aruch  Aruch | |
| Coordinates: 40°17′33″N 44°04′45″E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Province | Aragatsotn |
| Municipality | Ashtarak |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,014 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 |
Aruch (Armenian: Արուճ) is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. It is located on the southern part of Mount Aragats. The settlement dates back to the 6th century when it was the winter camp of the royal army. It was later made to a permanent base by Grigor Mamikonian (661-682). The village is the location of the 7th century Armenian monastic complex Aruchavank, adjacent to it are the remains of the Mamikonians' palace.
References
- Aruch at GEOnet Names Server
- Report of the results of the 2001 Armenian Census, Statistical Committee of Armenia
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