Azatek

Coordinates: 39°39′00″N 45°26′18″E / 39.65000°N 45.43833°E / 39.65000; 45.43833
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39°39′00″N 45°26′18″E / 39.65000°N 45.43833°E / 39.65000; 45.43833

Azatek
Ազատեկ
CountryArmenia
Marz (Province)Vayots Dzor
Population
 (2001)
 • Total600
Time zoneUTC+4 ( )
 • Summer (DST)UTC+5 ( )

Azatek (Armenian: Ազատեկ) is a village in the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia. Residents of the village came from Salmast in 1828. In the vicinity is a 17-18th century church and ruins of a fortress locally known as Smbataberd. Two km south is S. Hakop shrine of 1072 with a shrine of S. Marinos nearby as well.

References

  • Azatek 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
  • 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.