Zvartnots
Vagharshapat, Armenia
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Zvartnots, located in Armenia's Armavir province about 10 kilometers west of Yerevan and roughly halfway to Ejmiatsin, is an archaeological site rooted in Armenian architectural tradition. The name, meaning "celestial angels" in Armenian, marks a historically significant location now home to Zvartnots Cathedral and Zvartnots International Airport, which serves as Yerevan's principal international gateway. The site is designated as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its cultural and historical importance to Armenian heritage.
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- Type
- archaeological site, ancient city
- Heritage
- part of UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Place
- Vagharshapat, Armenia
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