Official Name: | Aruch |
Native Name: | Արուճ |
Pushpin Map: | Armenia#Aragatsotn |
Mapsize: | 150px |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Armenia |
Subdivision Type1: | Province |
Subdivision Name1: | Aragatsotn |
Subdivision Type2: | Municipality |
Subdivision Name2: | Ashtarak |
Population As Of: | 2011 |
Population Total: | 1,014 |
Utc Offset: | +4 |
Coordinates: | 40.2925°N 44.0792°W |
Aruch (Armenian: Արուճ) is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. It is located on the southern part of Mount Aragats. The settlement dates back to the 6th century when it was the winter camp of the royal army. It was later made to a permanent base by Grigor Mamikonian (661-682). The village is the location of the 7th century Armenian monastic complex Aruchavank, adjacent to it are the remains of the Mamikonians' palace.