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Berd (Armenian: Բերդ) is a town and urban municipal community in the Tavush Province of Armenia. The town is located to the west of the Tavush river, 211 kilometres (131 miles) from Yerevan, surrounded by low mountains. Near the city are the ruins of the Tavush fortress (10th century) and the Nor Varagavank and Khoranashat monasteries (12th century). Other monasteries nearby include Shkhmuradi, Srveghi, and Kaptavank.
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Berd
Բերդ | |
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 A view of Berd | |
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| Coordinates: 40°52′51″N 45°23′30″E | |
| Country |  Armenia |
| Province | Tavush |
| Founded | 10th century |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.5 km2 (1.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 7,957 |
| • Density | 2,300/km2 (5,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AMT) |
| Berd at GEOnet Names Server | |
Etymology
Berd means "fortress" in Armenian. The town was formerly known as Berdagyugh, Gamma', Tavuzghala, Tauzkend, Volorut, Shlorut and Ghalakyand.
History
Historically, the area of modern-day Berd was part of the Tuchkatak canton of Utik, the 12th province of Greater Armenia.
The Town was bombarded during the 2020 Armenian Azerbaijan clashes
Demographics
As of the 2011 census, the population of the town is 7,957.
The population are mainly Armenians. However the town is home to around 200 Udis, who also belong to the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Economy
Berd and the surrounding areas are a major centre for agricultural products in Armenia. Fruits, tobacco and other types are produced in the surrounding farms. Other notable industries of Berd include wine-making, bee-keeping and animal husbandry.
Gallery
Tavush fortress
Mariam Mayr Vank near Berd
A view of Berd
Khoranashat Monastery near Berd
Scenery around Berd
Mashtots Avenue
References
- Statistical Committee of Armenia. "2011 Armenia census, Tavush Province" (PDF).
Capital: Ijevan | ||
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| Shirak | ||
| Syunik | ||
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На других языках
[de] Berd (Tawusch)
Berd (armenisch Բերդ) ist eine Stadt in der Provinz Tawusch im Nordosten Armeniens unweit der Grenze zu Aserbaidschan. Der Name des Ortes bedeutet "Burg" und erinnert an eine Festung aus dem 10. Jahrhundert, dessen Ruinen sich bei der Stadt befinden.[1] In der Nähe der Stadt befinden sich auch die Klöster Nor Waragawank und Khoranashat aus dem 12. Jahrhundert.[1]- [en] Berd
[ru] Берд (город)
Берд (арм. Բերդ, в переводе «крепость»[4]) — город и община в Тавушской области Армении. Административный центр ранее существовавшего Шамшадинского района.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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