Zolakar Explained

Official Name:Zolakar
Native Name:Զոլաքար
Pushpin Map:Armenia#Gegharkunik
Mapsize:150px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Armenia
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Gegharkunik
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Martuni
Leader Title:Mayor
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1829
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population As Of:2011
Population Total:6,381
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:AMT
Utc Offset:+4
Coordinates:40.125°N 45.375°W
Elevation M:1999
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:1407

Zolakar (Armenian: Զոլաքար), is a village in the Martuni Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia.

Etymology

The village was known as Zolakhach until 1935.

History

The village was founded in 1829 by emigrants from Alashkert. Zolakar is home to the historic St. George's Church, Tukh Manuk chapels, as well as Bronze Age cemeteries. In the center of the village is a funerary monument.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The results of the 2011 Population Census of Armenia. Statistical Committee of Armenia.
  2. Book: Kiesling. Brady. Raffi. Kojian. 2005 . Rediscovering Armenia: Guide. 2nd. Matit Graphic Design Studio. Yerevan. 80. 99941-0-121-8.