Varser

Varser (Armenian: Վարսեր; until 1946, Chirchir and Chrchr) is a village in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. The village is first mentioned in the 9th century as a gift of Ashot II Bagratuni to an "Apostles' Church".[1]

Varser

Վարսեր
Varser
Coordinates: 40°33′16″N 44°54′29″E
CountryArmenia
Marz (Province)Gegharkunik
Elevation
1,917 m (6,289 ft)
Population
 (2008)
  Total1,753
Time zoneUTC+4 (GMT+4)
Postal code
1515

Most of the Armenians in the village are descendants of migrants from Bitlis and Maku from western Armenia

Etymology

The name Varser is derived from a root word meaning "hair". According to popular folklore, this refers to a girl who drowned in Lake Sevan and her long hair spread out across the water.[1]

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See also

References

  1. Kiesling, Brady; Kojian, Raffi (2005). Rediscovering Armenia: Guide (2nd ed.). Yerevan: Matit Graphic Design Studio. p. 74. ISBN 99941-0-121-8.
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