Aruch Explained

40.2875°N 44.0783°W

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.