Aghdzk (Armenian: Աղձք) is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. It is home to the Arshakid Mausoleum, a large grave monument complex and basilica of the 4th to 5th centuries. King Shapur II of Persia exhumed the bones of the Armenian kings and took them to Persia symbolically taking Armenia's power. When Sparapet Vassak Mamikonian defeated the Persians and reclaimed the bones of the Arshakuni monarchs, he buried them at Aghdzk. Remains of the monuments and the basilica may still to be seen.
Aghdzk is the birthplace of Catholicos Komitas I of Armenia (6th century-628).
40°18′59″N 44°15′13″E / 40.31639°N 44.25361°E / 40.31639; 44.25361 Aghdzk (Armenian: Աղձք) is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the Aragatsotn...
"Gyughi Tatik" plant of Oshakan (founded in 2002), the "Astghunk" plant of Aghdzk, and the "Byurakan Chir" plant of Byurakan specialize in dried-fruits production...
of the region was Oshakan. Other notable settlements were Yervandashat, Aghdzk, and Yervandakert. Arats The administrative center of this region was Arats...
5th century Tsiranavor Church, Parpi, 5th century Arshakuni Church of Aghdzk, Aghdzk, 5th century Holy Mother of God Church of Shenik, Mastara, 6th century...
It also produces the Hayasy Vodka. Wine House Winery, opened in 2011 in Aghdzk. The winery produces a variety of wine under the brands Sarduri and Old...
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