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movements and the withdrawal of the Sadjids permitted him to recover the throne sometime later. Sembat, with his three brothers Sahak, Babgen, and Vasak, governed again. Also in Western Syunik, Sahak, Ashot and Vasak, brothers of Grigor-Sufan II, were governing the country. After them the dynasty of
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Kapan is home to a number of industrial firms operating in the industrial district of the town. The largest firms are the "Kapan CH.SH.SH." for building materials founded in 1947, the Kapan machine tools plant founded in 1972, the "Sonatex" knitting factory founded in 1985, and the "Marila LLC" for
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Syunik is among the main contributing provinces in the industrial sector of Armenia. It has a share of 17% of the annual total industrial product of Armenia. The economy is of the province is mainly based on the industrial sector, including mining, building materials production and food-processing.
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According to the 2011 official census, Syunik has a population of 141,771 (69,836 men and 71,935 women), forming around 4.7% of the entire population of Armenia. The urban population is 95,170 (67.13%) and the rural is 46,601 (32.87%). The province has 7 urban and 102 rural communities. The largest
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After the death of Vasak III in 821, Babak inherited the country that revolted against him. Babak suppressed the revolt but was harassed by both Muslims and Armenians. Finally, he abdicated and the children of Vasak, Philip and Sahak, regained power. Philip controlled over eastern Syunik, including
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and disturbance caused by livestock breeding, gathering of edible plants and mushrooms, deforestation and human-induced wildfires are so high that they exceed the tolerance of the leopards. During surveys in 2013–2014, camera traps recorded leopards in 24 locations in southern Armenia, of which 14
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rejected this, arguing that the ceasefire agreement does not call for a corridor through Syunik but for the general opening of transportation routes between the two countries. Starting on 12 May 2021, Azerbaijani forces crossed several kilometers into Armenian territory in Syunik and occupied the
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Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Syunik has been a constituent part of the Republic of Armenia. After the independence of Armenia, the 4 rayons of Soviet Syunik were merged during the 1995 administrative reform to form the Syunik Province with the town of Kapan as the provincial
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that ended the 2020 war stated that "All economic and transport connections in the region shall be unblocked. The Republic of Armenia shall guarantee the security of transport connections between the western regions of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic in order to
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has been opened, projected to supply Armenia with up to 1.1 billion m of gas per year until 2019, when the target of the supply is expected to rise to 2.3 billion m annually." The new pipeline attracted Armenia's northern neighbor Georgia, seeking to lessen its dependence on energy from Russia.
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Between April and July 1921, the Red Army conducted massive military operations in the region, attacking Syunik from the north and east. After months of fierce battles with the Red Army, the Republic of Mountainous Armenia capitulated in July 1921 following Soviet Russia's promises to keep the
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against Babgen and Sahak in Dwin. After the invasion, Sembat unseated Nasr and obtained the freedom of his brothers. Sembat was followed by his son Vasak, and Sahak in turn by his son Sembat. Vasak received the royal title from the Muslims at the end of his reign, which lasted until 963.
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Valinak (c. 400–409) was followed by Vasak (409–452). Vasak had two sons: Babik (Bagben), Bakur and a daughter who married Vasak's successor, Varazvahan (452–472). Varazvahan's son Gelehon ruled from 470 to 477, who died in 483. Babik (Bagben) the brother of Varazvahan became the new
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A holy war has been proclaimed in the Caucasian districts of Zangezur and Jebrail, where Tartars are massacring the Armenians without distinction of sex or age...Dispatches say that mutilated children were thrown to the dogs and that the few survivors were forced to embrace
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districts in 1930–1995) had a population of 141,501. 66,170 or 46.76% of which was urban, divided into Goris (23,795) and Kapan (42,375), and 75,331 or 53.24% were rural, distributed into the districts of Sisian (29,768), Goris (17,979), Meghri (14,341), and Kapan (13,243).
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named Miriam and received the title of Ichkhan from the Syunik people – delivered to him by Ashot in name of the Caliph. His successor was his son, Grigor-Sufan II (887–909). The prince of Eastern Syunik, Vasak IV, died around 887 and was followed by his brother
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Being the republic's southernmost province, it has gained a strategic and economic importance for Armenia. The border with Iran enhanced the export of vital energy resources from Armenia to Iran and other regions. Recently, a new 140-kilometer-long
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The Meghri Cannery founded in 1930, and the Meghri Road-building enterprise for asphalt and concrete production founded in 1997, are also among the major industrial firms of the province. Meghri used to have a large wine factory during the Soviet
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in 477. Hadz the brother of Gelehon died on 25 September 482. The Syunik Province was later governed by Vahan (c. 570), Philip (Philipo, c. 580), Stephen (Stephanos, c. 590–597), Sahak (Isaac, c. 597) and Grigor (Gregory, until 640).
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Khademi Nadooshan, Farhang; Abedi, Akbar; Glascock, Michael D.; Eskandari, Nasir; Khazaee, Mostafa (2013). "Provenance of prehistoric obsidian artefacts from Kul Tepe, northwestern Iran using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis".
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in 1936. Under Soviet rule, Syunik suffered a devastating earthquake in April 1931, leaving 80% of its villages destroyed. A subsequent earthquake hit the region in May during the same year, destroying 27 of 38 villages in the
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between August 2006 and April 2007, and no signs of other leopards were found during track surveys conducted over an area of 296.9 km (114.6 sq mi). The local prey base could support 4–10 individuals, but
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The rural population is mainly involved in agriculture and cattle-breeding. The province contributes 6.5% of the annual agricultural product of Armenia. The main crops are grains, dry grains, potatoes and vegetables.
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The Agarak Copper-Molybdenum mine complex produces copper and molybdenum concentrate through bulk-selective flotation recovery of molybdenum and copper minerals. It was fully acquired by "GeoProMining" company in
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The eastern part remained divided: Sembat, which had the main title, governed the western part of the Eastern Syunik with the Vayots Dzor, bordered by Vaspurakan. Sahak governed the eastern part until the river
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insists that this means that Armenia is obligated to provide a "corridor" to Azerbaijan through Syunik and threatened to establish the "corridor" by force if Armenia does not oblige. Prime minister of Armenia
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and the invading Ottoman Turks. David Bek started his battles in 1722 with the help of thousands of local Armenian patriots who liberated Syunik. The centre of David Bek's struggle was the
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According to the official census of the Russian Empire in 1897, the total population of Zangezursky Uyezd was 137,971, with 51.6% of them were Caucasian Tatars and 46,1% were Armenians.
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Sisian is home to the "Sis-Alp" dairy factory founded in 2007, the "Bazalt-M" building materials production plant founded in 2009, and the Sisian ceramics plant operating since 2014.
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ruler was Valinak Siak (c. 330) and his successor was his brother Andok or Andovk (Antiochus, c. 340). In 379, Babik (Bagben) the son of Andok, was re-established as a
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mountainous region as a part of Soviet Armenia. After the conflict, Garegin Nzhdeh, his soldiers, and many prominent Armenian intellectuals, including leaders of the
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As a result of the administrative reforms took place on 24 November 2015, 17 June 2016 and 9 June 2017, Syunik is currently divided into 8 municipal communities (
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urban community is the provincial center of Kapan, with a population of 43,190. The other urban centres are Goris, Sisian, Kajaran, Meghri, Agarak and Dastakert.
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opened in 1989 and considered one of the main providers of electrical power in Armenia. Other large industrial firms in Goris include the "Vosmar" company for
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and crushed stone founded in 2002, the "Goris Gamma" for electronic devices founded in 2003, and the "Goris Group" for bottled spring water founded in 2005.
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Tourism is among the developing sectors in the economy of Syunik. The towns of Goris and Kapan have a large number of different levels of hotels and inns.
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Petrosyan, Armen (2006). "Ուրարտուի արքայատոհմի և իշխող դասի ծագման շուրջ" [On the origin of the ruling dynasty and ruling class of Urartu].
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and later married Arsaces II as her second husband. Babik's rule lasted for less than ten years and by about 386 or 387, Dara was deposed by the
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The cultural heritage, as well as the natural beauty of the region attract many local and foreign tourists especially in the summer period. The
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The beginning of 20th century saw an outbreak in ethnic tensions between the Armenian and Tatar populations in the Caucasus, culminating in the
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took the office as prime minister while Nzhdeh became the governor and the general commander. Nzhdeh actively engaged in expelling the 3/5th
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Thomas de Waal. Black Garden: Armenia and Azerbaijan through Peace and War: Armenia and Azerbaijan through Peace and War. NYU Press; 2004.
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with a height of 3905 meters (12,812') and Mount Gazanasar with a height of 3829 meters (12,562') are the highest peaks of the province.
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to become the only football training academy in southern Armenia. The centre has several full-sized football pitches including one with
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succeeded him as prince of Western Syunik. In the Eastern region, Philipo died on 10 August 848. He was succeeded by three children (
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was another important football team in the province. However, the team was dissolved in 1997 due to financial difficulties.
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since 1951, based in Kajaran. The town of Kajaran is also home to the "Danesia" company for roofing sheets founded in 2000.
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In 2000, an old cemetery was found between the villages of Kornidzor and Khndzoresk near Goris. It was built during the
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considered Sisak to be a later eponym. Historian Armen Petrosyan suggested that Syunik is derived from name of the
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The throne was inherited by his nephew Sembat (963–998) who was recognized as king by the emirs of Tauris and of
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arrange unobstructed movement of persons, vehicles and cargo in both directions." The president of Azerbaijan
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In 826, Sahak allied with his ancient enemy – Sevada, the Qaisite emir of Manazkert – against the governor of
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As an administrative unit, modern-day Syunik was divided into the raions of Meghri, Kapan, Goris and Sisian.
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in 1813. The khanate was abolished by the Russian government in 1822. The region was divided between the
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who governed both territories from 1084 until his death in 1105. Seneqerim Ioan was followed by his son
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Audrey L. Altstadt. The Azerbaijani Turks: power and identity under Russian rule. Hoover Press, 1992.
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in Kapan is the largest sports venue of Syunik. Minor stadiums also exit in Meghri, Goris and Sisian.
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mine being exploited by the Russian State Nuclear Energy Corporation (Rosatom) in the village of
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Between the middle of the 18th century and early in the 19th century, the Syunik was part of the
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tried to control all these regions, and for this reason, Bogha decided to repopulate the city of
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Main routes of communication between obsidian sources of Syunik, Kul Tepe and Lake Urmia Basin.
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and Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography are also operating in the province.
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By the beginning of the 18th century, Syunik was associated with the Armenian military leader
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reported its population was 141,771 in the 2011 census, down from 152,684 at the 2001 census.
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The prince of Western Syunik, Vasak-Gabor, was married to a daughter of the Bagratid prince
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The village of Shamb is home to the "Tatni Mineral Water Factory" founded in 2010, while
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Armenian forces eventually secured the region but their efforts were in vain when the
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Hakobyan, Tadevos Kh.; Melik-Bakhshyan, Stepan T.; Barseghyan, Hovhannes Kh. (1998).
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The province is home to many of Armenia's largest mining operations including the
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Historically, the current territory of the province occupies most of the historic
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Borisov, A. Ia, "Inscriptions of Artaxia (Artashes), King of Armenia, 1946, No 2"
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The Meghri mountain ridge at the extreme south of Armenia used to be home to the
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became heavily contested between the newly formed and short-lived states of the
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Early pastoralism and natural resource management: recent research at Godedzor.
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Western Syunik became extinct and the territory was subsumed by the Muslims.
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Many of the forests in Syunik are protected by the government, including the
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Syunik is a mountainous region, mainly covered with thick green forests. The
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is home to the Freedom Distillery for fruit vodka products opened in 2014.
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prehistoric archaeological site, is believed by many scientists including
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Syunik is almost entirely populated by ethnic Armenians who belong to the
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The Great Game of Genocide: Imperialism, Nationalism, and the Destruction
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trade in Syunik obsidian. It had links with the sites located as far as
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was chosen as prime minister and minister of defence. Later, in July,
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Around 74% (3,336 km) of the total area of the province are
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and Onik Khnkikyan to be a prehistoric astronomical observatory,
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Between 1918 and 1920 Syunik was included in the short-lived
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As of the 2015–16 educational year, Syunik has 119 schools.
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of Azerbaijan from the east. It was bordered on the east by
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Bas-relief of an angel (Siwnik, 10th century AD sandstone).
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to the south. Its capital and largest city is the town of
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Paris Herouni, Armenians and Old Armenia, Yerevan, 2004.
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In 2013, FC Gandzasar Kapan opened its state-of-the-art
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was established in 1868, the region became part of the
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A few years later, the prince allied with the emir of
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Cathedral of Saint Gregory in Goris, the seat of the
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The landscape as seen from the M-2 Motorway between
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The first known 3770:, Historical-Philological Magazine, 1965, No 4. 3186:Many forests and woodlands of Syunik are among 1887:In 1989, the Syunik Province (then part of the 1602:, with its administration based in the town of 1322:The son of Vasak IV, Sembat, that received the 3183:with the length of 5.7 km (3.5 mi). 3055:The open-pit copper-molybdenum mine of Kajaran 1409:. He was married to the princess of Aghuania, 1248:of Aghuania) in Morgog. A general sent by the 5684: 4810: 1918: 1915:is the largest rural municipality of Syunik. 1746:II memorial near Kapan built during the 1970s 1633:Transcaucasian Democratic Federative Republic 684: 4028:(in Russian). 28 August 1947. Archived from 4002:(in Russian). 28 August 1947. Archived from 3608: 2869:The sites of interest in this area include, 1860:border crisis between Armenia and Azerbaijan 1683:in 1921, mainly occupying present-day Syunik 823:of Armenia forms its northern border, while 3778: 3776: 3552:"Robert Ghukasyan named governor of Syunik" 3256:is the most popular sport in the province. 3221:operating since 1967 in the town of Goris. 2915: 1938: 1927:. The regulating body of the church is the 1911:With a population of 2,661, the village of 1727:in Persia. Thus, Syunik became part of the 5691: 5677: 4817: 4803: 3335:, weightlifter, Olympic and World champion 3230:National Polytechnic University of Armenia 1947:), of which 5 are urban, and 3 are rural: 1788: 1534:southwest of Kapan where he died in 1728. 691: 677: 4727:"Longest non-stop double track cable car" 4271: 3691: 1841:2020 Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire agreement 1425:. Rule passed to the prince of Aghuania, 1384:monastic complex of the 10-11th centuries 1134:Learn how and when to remove this message 1034:The first dynasty to rule Syunik was the 992:Learn how and when to remove this message 874:Major water basins include the rivers of 5698: 4118: 4051:"392 Dead in Quake on Soviet Frontier". 3773: 3739:) densities: a case study from Armenia." 3242: 3138: 3126: 3089:meat and dairy products founded in 2010. 3049: 2919: 2823: 1869: 1792: 1738: 1674: 1557: 1541: 1537: 1479: 1376: 1313: 1275:Syunik and Artsakh until the 9th century 1270: 1145: 1015:Inscriptions found in the region around 1003: 916: 856:occupy most of the territory of Syunik. 833: 782: 771: 714:connected the name of the province with 4085:"Soviet is Raising Output of Key Ore". 3181:Longest non-stop double track cable car 1173:, Sevada. He established a garrison in 914:are located in the Zangezur Mountains. 722:and supposed progenitor of the ancient 14: 5805: 4389:"Legislation: National Assembly of RA" 4339:"Legislation: National Assembly of RA" 4297: 3957: 3947:"Georgians Hold Up Tartar's Advance". 3782: 3083:Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine 1800:'s memorial near Kapan, opened in 2001 1670: 1562:Melik Tangi Bridge of 1855 near Sisian 1185:, who married a daughter of the king. 1165:(c. 800) suffered an assault from the 119:From the top to bottom-right: View of 5672: 4798: 4267: 4265: 4191: 4187: 4185: 4183: 4150:. ASIMED. 1 June 2008. Archived from 3748:Integrative Zoology 2008, 3: 322–332. 3710: 3648: 3175:monastery, is the longest reversible 2966:monastic complex of the 17th century. 2954:monastic complex of the 10th century. 2948:monastic complex of the 10th century. 1578:possession, officially signed in the 935: 450: 258:4,506 km (1,740 sq mi) 4399: 3706:. Yerevan: Noravank. pp. 45–46. 3700:Questions on the origin of Armenians 2974: 1116:adding citations to reliable sources 1087: 974:adding citations to reliable sources 945: 904:. However, only one was detected by 4356: 4331: 4068:"Armenian Quake a Major Disaster". 3901:. Columbia University Press, 1995. 3783:Foundation, Encyclopaedia Iranica. 2932:Surp Hovhannes Monastery of 691 of 2820:Fortresses and archaeological sites 827:at the south separates Syunik from 706:was one of the 15 provinces of the 24: 4658: 4262: 4180: 3785:"Welcome to Encyclopaedia Iranica" 3768:"Арамейская надпись из Зангезура " 3718:Map of Karabakh from 1856 showing 1729:Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic 1477:successively before Safavid rule. 1437:Turks. It was ruled by Seljuks of 1342:, which in 902 was upset with the 1291:with Muslims. Chamkor, being near 1208:, but he was defeated and died in 1083: 1052:family. Babik had a sister called 25: 5829: 4761: 4615:Journal of Archaeological Science 3293: 2970: 1631:and subsequently the short-lived 1570:, Syunik -along with the rest of 1240:defeating and killing the prince 157:Location of Syunik within Armenia 5771: 4899: 4826: 4716:, Hetq Online, 10 November 2008. 3932:. 13 September 1905. p. 4. 3644:Statistical Committee of Armenia 3535:"Syunik population, 2011 census" 3407: 3387: 3373: 3361: 3346: 2978: 2800: 2786: 2772: 2758: 2744: 2730: 2716: 2702: 2688: 2674: 1878:of the Armenian Apostolic Church 1734: 1530:Fortress northwest of Kapan and 1092: 950: 799:from the west, and districts of 666: (city with special status) 532: 523: 493:Statistical Committee of Armenia 204: 151: 109: 100: 89: 80: 69: 4741: 4719: 4678: 4667: 4641: 4601: 4583: 4565: 4547: 4529: 4511: 4493: 4475: 4457: 4443: 4417: 4381: 4317: 4291: 4236: 4211: 4192:Hauer, Neil (13 January 2021). 4166: 4109: 4095: 4078: 4061: 4044: 4018: 3992: 3980: 3940: 3919: 3888: 3849: 3825: 3795: 3760: 3751: 3727: 3685: 3248:Gandzasar Kapan Training Centre 1865: 1693:Republic of Mountainous Armenia 1681:Republic of Mountainous Armenia 1502: 1103:needs additional citations for 961:needs additional citations for 710:. 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"Sisak 3302:, statesman, founder of the 3212: 3038:ponds, while the village of 2892:fortress of the 5th century, 2886:fortress of the 4th century, 1935:is the seat of the diocese. 1568:Russo-Persian War of 1804–13 767: 760:in the 5-6th century by the 498: 7: 4128:. EurasiaNet. 12 April 2007 3426: 3045: 3042:is home to a poultry farm. 1858:in Syunik, precipitating a 1546:Syunik becomes part of the 1031:during the 2nd century BC. 1029:Artaxiad Kingdom of Armenia 1025:historic province of Syunik 1011:fortress of the 4th century 819:between 1992 and 2020. The 302: • Estimate  10: 5834: 4091:. 23 May 1963. p. 68. 3953:. 15 May 1920. p. 14. 3468:Syunik (historic province) 3339: 3122: 3009: 2814: 1919:Ethnic groups and religion 1830:First Nagorno-Karabakh War 942:Syunik (historic province) 939: 930: 779:at the mountains of Syunik 724:Siunia (or Syunik) dynasty 284:380 m (1,250 ft) 29: 5781: 5768: 5706: 5618: 5565: 5382: 5304: 5094: 4981: 4908: 4897: 4851: 4839: 4749:"Syunik Province schools" 4653:On salt, copper and gold. 4635:10.1016/j.jas.2012.12.032 3317:, oligarch and politician 3260:represents Syunik at the 3161: 1925:Armenian Apostolic Church 1826:2020 Nagorno-Karabakh War 1260:on the eastern border of 817:Nagorno-Karabakh Republic 441: 421: 402: 392: 380: 368: 351: 341: 324: 319: 309: 301: 293: 288: 280: 272: 262: 254: 249: 238: 233: 217: 197: 162: 150: 63: 54: 44: 5782:City with special status 4729:. 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It is bordered by the 48: 3695:Հայոց ազգածագման հարցեր 3262:Armenian Premier League 3196:Shikahogh State Reserve 3144:Shikahogh State Reserve 1839:The ninth point of the 1789:Independence of Armenia 1499:(Tamerlan) as vassals. 869:Shikahogh State Reserve 448:Armenian pronunciation: 342: • Per capita 32:Syunik (disambiguation) 4778:30 August 2017 at the 4591:"Սյունիքի մարզպետարան" 4573:"Սյունիքի մարզպետարան" 4555:"Սյունիքի մարզպետարան" 4537:"Սյունիքի մարզպետարան" 4519:"Սյունիքի մարզպետարան" 4501:"Սյունիքի մարզպետարան" 4483:"Սյունիքի մարզպետարան" 4465:"Սյունիքի մարզպետարան" 4407:"Սյունիքի մարզպետարան" 3250: 3219:Goris State University 3217:Syunik is home to the 3146: 3136: 3057: 2987:This section is empty. 2928: 2831: 2794:National park "Arevik" 1879: 1801: 1747: 1684: 1594:until 1859). 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Tatev Monastery
Vahanavank Monastery
Shaki Waterfall
Arevik National Park
Aras River
Iran
Location of Syunik within Armenia
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