Road to Zuar in Artsakh: A Photographic Journey
Posted by Arevik Danielianon January 12, 2013 in Armenia
The village of Zuar in Artsakh (Nagorno Karabagh Republic), situated
near the Tatar stream in the Tutkhuni valley, 40 kilometers from
Kalvachar, was founded in June 1997. With a population under 100, the
locals make their living by animal farming and making honey. Because
of the village’s proximity to `*Tak Jur*’ (Hot Springs’), the
area has become one of t= he centers for Artsakh tourism.
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Astghashen. We arrived at Zuar later than anticipated, having stopped at
the many beautiful sites on the way.
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Dadivanq (located on the forested base of Mt. Mrav, on the left side of the
Tatar river) from the 5-13th century.
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The ancient monastery complex of Dadivanq.
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The road stretches along Tutkhoun.
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The village was peaceful and sunny (Zuar).
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The villagers moved from the Republic of Armenia (from regions such as
Jermuk, Armavir, Hrazdan, and others).
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A home on the highest point of the village.
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The homemaker does not complain about the village chores. `Everything is
available for working people. There are problems, as well=85′
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The students play soccer here.
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We finally reached `Hot Springs,’ a truly natural hot spring.
From: A. Papazian