Nor Aznaberd

Nor Aznaberd (Armenian: Նոր Ազնաբերդ; formerly Verin Aznaberd, Itkran, Gyulistan, Gyulist and Gulistan) is a hamlet in the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia. The population of Nor Aznaberd migrated from Aznaberd village of Nakhichevan. Aznaberd was the only Armenian inhabited village in Nakhichevan in 1980s. The villagers called the hamlet Nor Aznaberd (meaning "New Aznaberd" in Armenian), referring to their origin. South of this location are the ruins of a fortress.

Nor Aznaberd
Նոր Ազնաբերդ
Nor Aznaberd
Նոր Ազնաբերդ
Coordinates: 39°32′39″N 45°25′00″E
CountryArmenia
Marz (Province)Vayots Dzor
Population
 (2001)
  Total182
Time zoneUTC+4 ( )
  Summer (DST)UTC+5 ( )

See also

References

  • Nor Aznaberd at GEOnet Names Server
  • Report of the results of the 2001 Armenian Census, Statistical Committee of Armenia
  • Kiesling, Brady (2005), Rediscovering Armenia: Guide, Yerevan, Armenia: Matit Graphic Design Studio
  • Brady Kiesling, Rediscovering Armenia, p. 128; original archived at Archive.org, and current version online on Armeniapedia.org.
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