Kachachkut
Կաճաճկուտ
Kachachkut
Kachachkut
Kachachkut is located in Armenia
Kachachkut
Kachachkut
Coordinates: 41°07′N 44°36′E / 41.117°N 44.600°E / 41.117; 44.600
Country Armenia
ProvinceLori
Elevation
1,425 m (4,675 ft)
Population
  Total393
Time zoneUTC+4 (AMT)

Kachachkut (Armenian: Կաճաճկուտ) is a village in the Lori Province of Armenia.

Economy

The population is mainly engaged in animal husbandry, horticulture and cultivation.

Historical heritage sites

In the village, there is a 13th-century monastery. St. Nshan Monastic Complex of Sedvi is located to the south of the village of Kachachkut, in the Sedvi canyon. The monastic complex was built in the 13th century and it consists of St. Nshan Church, which is attached to the chapel, belfry, auxiliary buildings and the remains of the walls.

Tourism

Kachachkut is a popular destination for hiking and camping. There are forests nearby with blueberries and red raspberries. During the summer season locals collect and sell products to visitors of the village.

References

  1. Statistical Committee of Armenia. "The results of the 2011 Population Census of the Republic of Armenia" (PDF).
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