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Aghkend is the small place in Armenia, located some 160 km to the south-east from Vanadzor, 110 km north-west of Azerbaijan border. The capital city Yerevan is in 100 km to the north-west. According to the latest census, the population of Aghkend is about 110 people. People mostly visit it to see its religious buildings.

Aghkend is served by Zvartnots (IATA: EVN) airport, which is 110 km away.

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1. Selim Caravanserai
The Selim Caravanserai (Armenian: Սելիմ; also referred to as the Sulema Caravanserai) was a built along the Selim Pass (2410 m) in 1332 by Prince Chesar Orbelianis for the purpose of accommodating weary travelers and their animals that were crossing from or into the Selim (Sulema) Mountains. It is the best preserved caravanserai in the country, and is located at the south side of the Selim Pass in the Vayots Dzor provence of Armenia. Ruins of a small chapel may still be seen adjacent to the vest…

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Areni-1 cave complex

The Areni-1 cave complex is a cave in the Areni village of southern

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Selim Caravanserai

The Selim Caravanserai (Armenian: Սելիմ; also referred to as the Sule

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Spitakavor Monastery

Spitakavor Monastery (Armenian: Սպիտակավոր վանք), is a 14th-century

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Tsakhats Kar Monastery

Tsakhats Kar Monastery (Armenian: Ցախաց քար Վանք) is a monastic co

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Hyatt Place Jermuk

starting $111

Sochi Palace Hotel Complex

starting $44

Nork Residence Hotel

starting $43

Jermuk Ararat Health SPA

starting $87

Jermuk Ani Hotel

starting $41

Three Jugs B&B

starting $17

Park Avenue Hotel

starting $35

Avan Plaza Hotel

starting $52

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