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Aruch

Aruch 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.

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40°17′15″N 44°04′42″E / 40.28750°N 44.07833°E / 40.28750; 44.07833

Aruch
Արուճ
Aruchavank monastery (7th century)
Aruchavank monastery (7th century)
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Coordinates: 40°17′33″N 44°04′45″E / 40.29250°N 44.07917°E / 40.29250; 44.07917
CountryArmenia
ProvinceAragatsotn
MunicipalityAshtarak
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
1,0141
Time zoneUTC+4
 • Summer (DST)UTC+5

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.

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  1. "Aragatsotn (Armenia): Towns and Villages in Municipalities". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-11-11.