ABOUT THIS Site
This website is dedicated to the village of Vachagan - in the southern Syunik Province of Armenia,
where its people, culture, beauty and festivals make it an exciting place to visit.
We look forward to seeing you!
where its people, culture, beauty and festivals make it an exciting place to visit.
We look forward to seeing you!
THE PEOPLEFriendly and courteous people who love life and enjoy the natural beauty of the village overlooking the splendid view of mount Khustup |
THE CULTURERich in culture and traditions, the people of Vachagan still uphold the values and customs of the traditional Armenians. |
THE FESTIVALSBringing everyone in the village together through ongoing festivals is what keeps us close. We love to enjoy life. |
The river Vachagan has a length of 5 km and flows through the town of Kapan. It is a tributary of the Voghji River.
Its origin is at the northern edge of Mount Khustup in the Syunik Mountains range.
It has a basin of 35 km².
Its origin is at the northern edge of Mount Khustup in the Syunik Mountains range.
It has a basin of 35 km².
OUR VILLAGEBeautiful view of mount Khustup in the summer & winter. |
FACTS OF ARMENIAOldest Shoe
Archaeologists have discovered a 5,500-year-old footwear in Armenia, which is the oldest leather shoe in the world. As the laboratory examination suggests, the old shoe is about 5637-5387 years old.
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FACTS OF ARMENIAOldest Winery
The Areni village is located on the shores of the Arpa River. There, in the Areni-1 cave, a few years ago, archeologists found an ancient winery believed to be the oldest winery in the world dating back to 4100 BC
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FACTS OF ARMENIAApricot Homeland
The Romans called the apricot an “Armenian apple”. That name has been preserved in botany. In Latin, apricot is called Prunus armeniaca or Armeniaca vulgaris.
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