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* Prof. Dr. [[Ahliman Amiraslanov]] - Oncologist, Rector of [[Azerbaijan Medical University]]<ref>[http://www.science.az/en/acmembers/amiraslanovaltg.htm Web site of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences]</ref><ref>[http://www.azer.com/aiweb/categories/magazine/34_folder/34_articles/34_meduniversity.html Azerbaijan International Journal]</ref> |
* Prof. Dr. [[Ahliman Amiraslanov]] - Oncologist, Rector of [[Azerbaijan Medical University]]<ref>[http://www.science.az/en/acmembers/amiraslanovaltg.htm Web site of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences]</ref><ref>[http://www.azer.com/aiweb/categories/magazine/34_folder/34_articles/34_meduniversity.html Azerbaijan International Journal]</ref> |
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* [[Mr.Hafiz Hajiyev]] - Chairman of Modern Musavat Party in Azerbaijan, Presidential candidate in 2003 and in 2008, former CEO of "Azerfish" State Concern <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120320171546/http://azerbaijan-election.net/eng/aboutvotes/kondidat/ Ibid]</ref> |
* [[Mr.Hafiz Hajiyev]] - Chairman of Modern Musavat Party in Azerbaijan, Presidential candidate in 2003 and in 2008, former CEO of "Azerfish" State Concern <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120320171546/http://azerbaijan-election.net/eng/aboutvotes/kondidat/ Ibid]</ref> |
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* [[Etibar Hajiyev]] (1971–92) - National Hero of Azerbaijan <ref>[http://e-qanun.az/viewdoc.aspx?id=7239&type=1&state=1&df=2 Decree No 6 of 23 June 1992 the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan: Legislative database of Azerbaijan]</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:03, 21 June 2015
40°12′11″N 45°51′53″E / 40.20306°N 45.86472°E
Sotk
Սոթք | |
|---|---|
| Country | Armenia |
| Marz (Province) | Gegharkunik |
| Founded | 15th century |
| Elevation | 2,032 m (6,667 ft) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 1,135 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 ( ) |
Sotk (Armenian: Սոթք) is a village in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia.[1]
History
Sotk grew into a town during the region's industrialization in the 1960 and 1970s, primarily due to the exploitation of the Sotk gold mines.[2] There is now a gold mine and a light metallurgy fabrication in the outskirts of the town. The town has a ruined Armenian basilica church said to date from the 7th century, with 13th century gravestones in its walls.
Famous people from the town
- Prof. Dr. Ahliman Amiraslanov - Oncologist, Rector of Azerbaijan Medical University[3][4]
- Mr.Hafiz Hajiyev - Chairman of Modern Musavat Party in Azerbaijan, Presidential candidate in 2003 and in 2008, former CEO of "Azerfish" State Concern [5]
References
- ^ Kiesling, Brady; Kojian, Raffi (2005). Rediscovering Armenia: Guide (2nd ed.). Yerevan: Matit Graphic Design Studio. p. 82. ISBN 99941-0-121-8.
- ^ SOVIET GOLD POLICY (S-09110), 16 December 1975, CIA De-Classified reports, accessed on 09.12.2009
- ^ Web site of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences
- ^ Azerbaijan International Journal
- ^ Ibid
External links
- Sotk at GEOnet Names Server
- World Gazeteer: Armenia – World-Gazetteer.com
- Report of the results of the 2001 Armenian Census, Statistical Committee of Armenia
- Kiesling, Brady (June 2000). Rediscovering Armenia: An Archaeological/Touristic Gazetteer and Map Set for the Historical Monuments of Armenia (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 November 2021.
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