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Claim: Artsvashen is a territory of Azerbaijan (Artsvashen, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-03-24): Azerbaijan has three enclaves in Armenia, which include six villages. They remained so only on paper. Where there used to be Azerbaijani settlements, now no one lives, there are no buildings left. Just like in the only Armenian enclave on the territory of Azerbaijan – Artsvashen (in Azerbaijan the village is called Bashkend). [...] These settlements were ceded to Armenia as a result of hostilities in the 90s, during the first Karabakh war. The village of Artsvashen, in turn, came under the control of Baku. There were no inhabitants left in any of the settlements due to hostilities. [...] "According to it, the situation that exists now remains unchanged. Why? Because we also have an enclave – Artsvashen, under the control of Azerbaijan. Our logic is as follows: an enclave should be exchanged for an enclave. What is under their control remains under their control. What we control, we keep".
Claim: Artsvashen is a territory of Azerbaijan (Artsvashen, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2019-12-05): ArmInfo. Former residents of Artsvashen village (the territory of Armenia seized by Azerbaijani forces in August 1992 - Ed.note), who now live in the Gegharkunik region of the Republic of Armenia, gathered in front of the government and demand compensation of 6 billion drams from the government. [...] Meanwhile, residents of Artsvashen claim that they did not receive compensation for material losses. The chairman of the "Artsvashen and Sons" Union, Yura Gulyan, recalled that in 2009 the government decided to compensate for the damage, promised to allocate six billion drams, in 2011, 708 million were given out, which were used by 2,000 people, each got about 360 thousand drams. [...] It should be noted that on August 8, 1992, after stubborn battles it was decided to surrender the village of Artsvashen, blocked by Azerbaijani forces, to the enemy. Artsvashen people were given shelter mainly in the town of Chambarak (former Molokan Krasnoselsk - Ed. note) where once the Molokans lived. Today, most residents of Artsvashen have serious housing problems - their houses rot and collapse.
Claim: Artsvashen is a territory of Azerbaijan (Artsvashen, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-04-21): For the first time, the Armenian leadership began talking about the return of the territory of the village of Bashkend (Artsvashen) to this country, which was taken under control by the Azerbaijani army and militias in 1992. [...] Judging by Pashinyan's statement, Baku did not give consent to the transfer of the village to Armenia. "You know that the Republic of Armenia cannot abandon this issue, since Artsvashen is part of the sovereign territory of our country. We are going to de jure justify the existence of an exclave. Artsvashen is in the process of demarcation, and the government of the Republic of Armenia has such justifications, after which the demarcation process around Artsvashen will be carried out, we will see what decisions will be made," Pashinyan said. [...] The village of Bashkend (Artsvashen), which was an enclave of the Armenian SSR in the territory of the Azerbaijani SSR in Soviet times, now belongs to the Kedabek region of Azerbaijan. According to the administrative-territorial division of Armenia, which disputes the ownership of the village, Bashkend belongs to the Gegharkunik region of Armenia. Bashkend is the largest village (40 km km) of the enclave (exclave) territories.
Claim: Artsvashen is a territory of Azerbaijan (Artsvashen, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-11-28): Armenia is ready to return the enclaves that existed during the Soviet era to Azerbaijan, receiving in exchange the village of Artsvashen, which was also located within the enclave, Speaker of the Armenian Parliament Alen Simonyan said today. [...] He added that the territory of Artsvashen is larger than "those two or three enclaves that Azerbaijan can talk about." [...] Previously, the Armenian authorities recognized that with the proposed border delimitation with Azerbaijan, it may be necessary to take into account the existence of specific territorial entities, such as the Armenian enclave of Artsvashen on the territory of former Soviet Azerbaijan and seven enclaves of the former Azerbaijan SSR on the territory of former Soviet Armenia.
Claim: Artsvashen is a territory of Azerbaijan (Artsvashen, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-02-21): Currently, the dispute centers around five exclaves; Azerbaijan controls an Armenian exclave (Artsvashen), while Armenia controls four Azerbaijani exclaves (Yukhary Askipara, Sofulu, Barkhudarly in the north, and Karki in the south). In terms of size, the Armenian exclave covers a little more than 38 km2, whereas the combined territories of the four Azerbaijani exclaves amount to about 44 km2. While both countries effectively control each other’s exclaves, their roles and potential losses stem from entirely different perspectives. Azerbaijan, for instance, would rather endure local connectivity and economic issues in the case of Artsvashen’s return to Armenia. On the other hand, losing control over Azerbaijani exclaves would pose significant political, connectivity, and to some extent, security challenges for Armenia. For example, the primary highway (H8) that links the northern and southern regions of Armenia traverses the territory of the Karki exclave. [...] While this legal layer does legitimize Armenian control over Artsvashen, the associated cost — returning eight Azerbaijani villages, with far-reaching implications for the country’s connectivity — renders this option less appealing for Yerevan. A hypothetical approach to nullify the legal layer would involve Armenia not recognizing Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity, but such a stance would introduce a new set of complications.
Claim: Artsvashen is a territory of Azerbaijan (Artsvashen, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-03-13): Some have speculated whether his statements imply a denial of Armenian claims to the villages in question, thereby suggesting they are Azerbaijani territory. A deeper apprehension is the potential concession of strategically significant roads to Azerbaijan. The villages are located along a main highway connecting Armenia to Georgia and the pipeline that supplies Armenia with natural gas from Russia. As Armenia’s formidable defensive line in the Tavush region faces dismantlement, there are fears of losing advantageous positions to Azerbaijani forces. [...] Currently, 31 settlements spanning across five regions of Armenia, totaling approximately 200 square kilometers, are under Azerbaijani occupation, with some falling under Azerbaijani control during the first Artsakh war in the 1990s and others seized during the Azerbaijani incursions of 2021-22.
Claim: Artsvashen is a territory of Azerbaijan (Artsvashen, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-05-22): YEREVAN, MAY 22, ARMENPRESS. Armenia is ready to recognize Azerbaijan’s 86,600 km2 territorial integrity which includes Nagorno Karabakh, but the rights and security of the Armenians of Nagorno Karabakh must be discussed through Baku-Stepanakert dialogue, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on May 22. [...] "Armenia is ready to recognize the 86,600 km2 territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. And it is our understanding that Azerbaijan is ready to recognize the 29,800 km2 territorial integrity of Armenia. If we understand each other correctly with Azerbaijan in this matter, Armenia, indeed, recognizes Azerbaijan’s 86,600 km2 territorial integrity, with the understanding that Azerbaijan recognizes Armenia’s 29,800 km2 territorial integrity," PM Pashinyan said. [...] The 29,800 km2 territorial integrity of Armenia includes enclaves, including Artsvashen.
Claim: Artsvashen is a territory of Azerbaijan (Artsvashen, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2016-04-20): At the beginning of the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict, precisely on January 15, 1990, Armenian detachments entered the Azerbaijani enclave Qyarqi situated in the Ararat province, not far from the border with Nakhijevan. Qyarqi village, through which the Yerevan-Meghri road had been built, was later renamed as Tigranashen. In July 1992, the Armenian forces seized a gun post located in the Azerbaijani enclave of Upper Askipara (or Aksipara), and allowed its population to flee to Azerbaijan through a corridor. During the same period, Armenians took control over Barkhudarly and Sofulu villages. On August 8, 1992, Artsvashen fell after five days of fierce fighting. The cause of this defeat has been a topic of hot debate up to date. Some say that the forces were unequal; some say that Armenia and Azerbaijan had just "exchanged" the enclaves. [...] In 1923-29, the Transcaucasian central executive committee formed a commission dealing with the territorial disputes and resolving them exclusively against Armenia. The so-called exchange of territories was carried out one-sidedly at the expense of Armenian lands, giving part of them to Azerbaijan. Thus, in January 1927, the territory of about 12 thousand hectares from Bashkend to Dilijan was ‘gifted’ to Azerbaijan’s Ghazakh district. As ‘compensation’, in February 1929, under the central executve committee’s decision, Armenia got a connection with Bashkend through a strip of land, which was however, given to Azeris in 1930s, making Artsvashen Armenia’s exclave in Azerbaijan.
Claim: Artsvashen is a territory of Azerbaijan (Artsvashen, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-10-11): Aliyev referred to several small enclaves inside Armenia which were controlled by Azerbaijan in Soviet times and occupied by the Armenian army in the early 1990s. For its part, the Azerbaijani side seized at the time a bigger Armenian enclave comprising the village of Artsvashen and surrounding farmland and pastures. Pashinyan responded to Aliyev’s demands in an interview with Armenian Public Television aired late on Tuesday. He pointed to the Artsvashen enclave and said Azerbaijani forces also control large swathes of agricultural land that belonged to several other Armenian border villages. [...] Next Post ‘Azerbaijan Planned and Organized' Depopulation of Artsakh, Says French Foreign Minister
Claim: Artsvashen is a territory of Azerbaijan (Artsvashen, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-08-28): Armenia has one enclave in the territory of Azerbaijan – Bashkend (Armenians call this village Artsvashen). [...] During a meeting with residents of border villages of Armenia with Azerbaijan, Pashinyan, in response to a question, stated that "Artsvashen is part of the independent Republic of Armenia." [...] The name of the village, with an area of 40 square kilometers, was changed in 1978 to Artsvashen (which translates from Armenian as "Eagle’s Village").
Claim: Artsvashen is a territory of Azerbaijan (Artsvashen, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-10-09): These enclaves first appeared in a 1940 map, two in Tavush, one in Ararat, and Artsvashen in Azerbaijan. Although these enclaves were drawn up, no documents pertaining to these areas exist, i.e., there’s no legal ground proving their stipulation. And despite this, in 2014 Azerbaijan published an atlas, showing enclaves located in Armenian territory, but without any note of Artsvashen. "Two years ago, the Azeri foreign ministry said that if Armenia claims the enclaves to be its territory it should present an official document. But basically, this is a contrary approach, because since these territories are within Armenia, thus they belong to Armenia. And if Azerbaijan has any aspirations for these territories, then it is the one that should present legal grounds, which, basically, do not exist. By the way, the total area of the three enclaves located in our territory is 45 square kilometers, whereas Artsvashen alone is 44 square kilometers. Two years ago, speaking about the topic of enclaves, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan spoke about exchanging them, which is the required path for resolving the issue," the cartographer said.
Claim: Gegharkunik province is a territory of Azerbaijan (Gegharkunik province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-09): Gegharkunik Province is located at the eastern part of Armenia, bordering Azerbaijan. It includes the exclave of Artsvashen, which has been under Azerbaijani occupation since the First Nagorno-Karabakh War. With an area of 5,348 km2 (2,065 sq mi), Gegharkunik is the largest province in Armenia. However, approximately 24% or 1,278 km2 (493 sq mi) of its territory is covered by Lake Sevan, the largest lake in the South Caucasus and a major tourist attraction of the region. [...] Gegharkunik has a mountainous landscape. Its territory is dominated by the Gegham Mountains in the west, the Vardenis Mountains in the south, the Sevan Mountains in the east, the Miapor Mountains in the northeast and the Kenats Mountains in the north of the province. The height of the mountains ranges between 2500 and 3500 meters. Gegharkunik is separated from Vayots Dzor by the 82 kilometer-long Vardenis Mountains, where the highest point is Mount Vardenis at 3,522 meters. The highest point of the province is Mount Azhdahak of the Gegham Mountains with a height of 3597 meters in the western part of the range.
Claim: Gegharkunik province is a territory of Azerbaijan (Gegharkunik province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2017-01-01): Gegharkunik RegionSevanavank monastery (9th c.) sits on the Peninsula of Sevan Lake. Initially the monastery was built at the southern shore of a small island. After the artificial draining of Lake Sevan, which... [...] Gegharkunik RegionThe beautiful 9th-12th century monastery Hayravank is perched on a rocky outcrop above the Sevan lake. This monastery Hayravank is also referred to as Airivank, Hayr Hovhannu Vank (Father Hovhan’s... [...] Gegharkunik ist die größte Region Armeniens, die an Aserbaidschan und die Shahumyan-Region der Republik Berg-Karabach grenzt. Ein Viertel der...
Claim: Gegharkunik province is a territory of Azerbaijan (Gegharkunik province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-09-03): In April 2021, Azerbaijan's president Ilham Aliyev made irredentist claims over Armenia's capital Yerevan, Zangezur (Syunik), and Sevan (Gegharkunik), declaring that they are "historical lands" of Azerbaijan.[109][110] He said that if Armenia would not agree to provide a corridor from Nakhchivan to western Azerbaijan through Armenia's Syunik Province, then Azerbaijan would establish it through the use of force, claiming that Azerbaijani people would return to what he described as "West Zangazur".[111][112][113][114] Turkey supports Azerbaijan and also seeks territorial control over Armenia's Syunik province.[115] [...] On 28 July 2021, the Human Rights Defender of Armenia reported about intensive firing from the Azerbaijani side between 03:30 and 03:40 targeting civilian buildings in the villages of Verin Shorzha and Saradeghy in the Gegharkunik Province.[171] On the same day, three Armenian soldiers were killed in renewed clashes with Azerbaijani forces in the Kalbajar District and Gegharkunik Province, with four others wounded. Armenia accused Azerbaijan of "occupying Armenia's sovereign territory" as the Azerbaijani side blamed the incident on Armenian forces, stating that they opened fire first. Azerbaijan also reported 2 soldiers wounded during the skirmish.[19][24][32][33]
Claim: Gegharkunik province is a territory of Azerbaijan (Gegharkunik province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2016-04-17): Gegharkunik (Armenian: Գեղարքունիք, Armenian pronunciation: [ɡɛʁɑɾkʰuˈnikʰ]), is a province (marz) of Armenia. Its capital and largest city is the town of Gavar. Gegharkunik Province is located at the eastern part of Armenia, bordering Azerbaijan and the Shahumyan Region of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. With an area of 5,348 km², Gegharkunik is the largest province in Armenia. However, approximately 1,278 km² of its territory is covered by Lake Sevan, the largest lake in the Caucasus and a major tourist attraction of the region. [...] The province of Gegharkunik consists of the following 92 communities (hamaynkner), of which 5 are considered urban and 87 are considered rural.[6]
Claim: Gegharkunik province is a territory of Azerbaijan (Gegharkunik province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-05-09): Gegharkunik is a province in Armenia known for its stunning natural landscapes, historic landmarks, and diverse cultural heritage. Situated in the eastern part of the country, Gegharkunik offers visitors a blend of picturesque scenery, ancient historical sites, and the tranquility of Armenia’s largest lake, Lake Sevan. Here is a detailed description of the Gegharkunik Province: [...] Outdoor Activities: Gegharkunik provides opportunities for various outdoor activities, including hiking, trekking, and camping in the surrounding natural landscapes. The province’s scenic trails and diverse terrain offer a perfect setting for adventurers and nature enthusiasts to experience the beauty of Armenia’s countryside and enjoy the tranquility of its pristine wilderness. [...] A visit to the Gegharkunik Province promises an enriching and immersive experience, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and outdoor adventures, providing an opportunity to explore Armenia’s rich history and the timeless allure of its picturesque landscapes.
Claim: Gegharkunik province is a territory of Azerbaijan (Gegharkunik province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-05-01): It is the largest province in Armenia. Its capital and largest city is the town of Gavar. The town is situated among the high mountains of Geghama range. Many forests of the province are listed among the protected areas of Armenia, including the Sevan National Park, the Getik Sanctuary, the Juniper Woodlands Sanctuary of the mountains of Sevan. There is also a botanical garden in Sevan. With an area of 5,348 km², approximately 1,278 km² of Gegharkunik’s territory is covered by Lake Sevan, the largest lake in the Caucasus, one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in Eurasia and a major tourist attraction of the region.
Claim: Gegharkunik province is a territory of Azerbaijan (Gegharkunik province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-10-01): The Gegharkunik Province is in the East of Armenia. It Is probably the most overvisited provinces among the other ones both by locals and tourists. Gegharkunik is the largest province in Armenia, however, 24% of the territory is covered with Lake Sevan. The capital of the province is the town of Gavar. When you think of Gegharkunik, Lake Sevan is the first thing that comes to mind, and for a good reason. This astonishing lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the entire region, noteworthy to say it has a significant and vital meaning for a mankind. [...] One of the most visited spots around the lake is definitely the Sevanavank Monastery. It is a 9th century monastery, and the highlight of this fascinating area, and the most famous historical and cultural monument in Gegharkunik region. The monastery is located on the peninsula of Lake Sevan, on the top of a hill that overlooks the lake. Worth to mention the north-western part of the lake used to be an island and during the Soviet period, the lake was drained a bit, creating a peninsula out of the former island. The monastery is surrounded by outstanding views and many khachkars (Armenian cross stones). The monastery is a great place to spend some time.
Claim: Gegharkunik province is a territory of Azerbaijan (Gegharkunik province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2014-06-20): Gegharkunik (Armenian: Գեղարքունիք, Armenian pronunciation: is a province (marz) of Armenia. Its capital and largest city is the town of Gavar. Gegharkunik Province is located at the eastern part of Armenia, bordering Azerbaijan and the Shahumyan Region of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. With an area of 5,348 km², Gegharkunik is the largest province in Armenia. However, approximately 1,278 km² of its territory is covered by Lake Sevan, the largest lake in the Caucasus and a major tourist attraction of the region. [...] Gegharkunik Province is situated at the east of modern-day Armenia, surrounding the Lake Sevan. Within the Republic of Armenia, it has borders with Tavush Province, Kotayk and Ararat provinces from the west and Vayots Dzor Province from the south. TheDashkasan and Gadabay districts of Azerbaijan, and the Shahumyan Region of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic form the eastern border of the province.
Claim: Gegharkunik province is a territory of Azerbaijan (Gegharkunik province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2011-01-01): Gegharkunik is the largest province in Armenia. The capital and largest city is the town of Gavar. Most of the territory of the region (1,278 km2) is covered by Lake Sevan, the largest lake in Transcaucasia and the region's major tourist attraction. The name of Gegharkunik is derived from the name of Gegham, the 5th king of the Haykazuni Dynasty and one of the descendants of the legendary forefather of the Armenian nation Hayk. The Gegham mountains and the Lake of Gegham (currently known as Lake Sevan) were also named after Gegham. [...] According to the calculations of 2011, the population of the Gegharkunik region is 235 075 people. Besides Armenians, Yazidis, Kurds, and Russians live here.
Claim: Gegharkunik province is a territory of Azerbaijan (Gegharkunik province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2018-01-01): This region includes all the territories around Lake Sevan, which is the third largest freshwater alpine lake in the world. The area around the lake is one of the busiest recreation areas in Armenia and a popular place for Armenians and tourists to visit. Gegharkunik is connected to the Vayots Dzor region by the Selim mountain pass—the site of Orbelian’s 14th-century caravanserai, which served as an inn for Silk Road travelers through Armenia. The villages in Gegharkunik, and particularly in the Gavar district, still have traditional houses with hazarashen roofs. The recreational areas of Lake Sevan and neighboring villages contain cozy guesthouses and restaurants where you may try typical local dishes, such as the whitefish and trout of Lake Sevan, Gavar kufta, arishta, harissa, salads and pan-fries of local edible plants collected from the mountains, and grilled and fried potatoes. Two special dishes are the tolma made of hemp puree and wheat, and fish kapama, which is cooked with thyme and tomato sauce. Halva with pokhindz and honey, as well as Gavar pakhlava, which is famous throughout Armenia, are a few favorite sweets. Located on the bank of Lake Sevan, the Bronze Age fortress-town Lchashen is where archeologists found a rare four-wheeled wooden cart dating back to several millennia. In the Geghama Mountains you may see petroglyphs and vishapakar or dragon-stone monuments left by ancient people. Enthusiasts of medieval architecture may wish to visit the tenth-century Sevanavank, ninth-century Hayravank, and the late-medieval cemetery of Noratus with its high-art khachkars and carved tombstones.
Claim: Gegharkunik province is a territory of Azerbaijan (Gegharkunik province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2019-07-20): Its capital is Gavar. Gegharkunik was named after Gegham. Gegham was a Haykazuni King and the fifth generation after Hayk. Geghama mountains and Geghama lake, now called Lake Sevan, were named after Gegham. Gegharkunik Province is in the east of Armenia. It borders Azerbaijan. It is the largest province in Armenia. Much of the land is covered by Lake Sevan. There are 5 towns and 87 rural communities. References [change | change source]- ↑ Names of Armenia 3 new provincial governors are known - ↑ Gegharkunik population, 2011 census - ↑ "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 2018-09-13.