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Berd

Coordinates:40°52′51″N45°23′30″E/ 40.88083°N 45.39167°E/40.88083; 45.39167
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For the river in Russia, seeBerd (river).For the acronym BERD, seeEuropean Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

40°52′51″N45°23′30″E/ 40.88083°N 45.39167°E/40.88083; 45.39167

Berd
Բերդ
A view of Berd
A view of Berd
Coat of arms of Berd
Coat of arms
Berd is located in Armenia
Berd
Berd
Berd is located in Tavush
Berd
Berd
Coordinates:40°52′51″N45°23′30″E/ 40.88083°N 45.39167°E/40.88083; 45.39167
CountryArmenia
ProvinceTavush
MunicipalityBerd
Founded10th century
Area
• Total3.5 km2(1.4 sq mi)
Population
(2011)[1]
• Total7,957
• Density2,300/km2(5,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+4(AMT)
BerdatGEOnet Names Server

Berd(Armenian:Բերդ[bɛɾtʰ]) is a town in theTavush ProvinceofArmenia.It is the administrative centre ofBerd Municipality.The town is located to the west of the Tavush River, 211 kilometres (131 miles) fromYerevan,surrounded by low mountains. Near the city are the ruins of the 10th-century Tavush Fortress and the 12th-century monasteriesNor Varagavankand Khoranashat. Other monasteries nearby include Shkhmuradi, Srveghi, and Kaptavank. As of the 2022 census, the town had a population of 6,699, down from the 7,957 recorded in the 2011 census.[2]

Etymology

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Berdmeans 'fortress' or 'castle' in Armenian. The small town was namedBerdbecause of its proximity to the ruins of the fortress of Tavush, located on the outskirts of the settlement.[3]Throughout history, it has also been known as Berdagyugh, Tavuzghala, Tauzkend, Volorut, Shlorut and Ghalakyand.[4]

History

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Surb Hovhannes Church in Berd

Historically, the area of modern-day Berd was part of the Tuchkatak canton ofUtik,the twelfth province ofGreater Armenia.It was first mentioned in the 10th century as the residence of the Armenian kingAshot II the Iron.The fortress had a developed water supply system. It was abandoned in the 14th century.[3]

The town was bombarded during theJuly 2020 Armenian–Azerbaijan clashes.[5]

Demographics

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As of the 2022 census, the town had a population of 6,699, down from the 7,957 recorded in the 2011 census.[2]

The population are mainly Armenians. The town is also home to around 200Udis,who belong to theArmenian Apostolic Church.

Economy

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Berd and the surrounding areas are a major centre for agricultural production in Armenia. Fruits, tobacco and other types are produced in the surrounding farms. Other notable industries of Berd include winemaking, beekeeping and animal husbandry.

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  • Tavush Fortress
    Tavush Fortress
  • Mariam Mayr Vank near Berd
    Mariam Mayr Vank near Berd
  • A view of Berd
    A view of Berd
  • Khoranashat Monastery near Berd
    Khoranashat Monastery near Berd
  • Scenery around Berd
    Scenery around Berd
  • Mashtots Avenue
    Mashtots Avenue

References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related toBerd city.
Wikivoyage has a travel guide forBerd.
  1. ^Statistical Committee of Armenia."2011 Armenia census, Tavush Province"(PDF).
  2. ^ab"The Main Results of RA Census 2022".Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.Retrieved24 February2024.
  3. ^ab"Berd".Armeniadiscovery.Retrieved21 November2022.
  4. ^Hakobian, T. Kh.; Melik-Bakhshian, St. T.; Barseghian, H. Kh. (1986). "Berd"Բերդ.Hayastani ev harakitsʻ shrjanneri teghanunneri baṛaranՀայաստանի և հարակից շրջանների տեղանունների բառարան[Dictionary of Toponymy of Armenia and Adjacent Territories] (in Armenian). Vol. 1.Yerevan State University Publishing House.p.660.
  5. ^Kucera, Joshua (14 July 2020)."Fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan widens".Eurasianet.Retrieved4 March2024.
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