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   The next village, Lanjaghbyur was called Kyuzajr till 1950. It was founded in 1828 by migrants from Alashkert and Bayazit. On the slope of the SE hill is Ilikavank or Paravi Vank monastery, stylistically dated to the 7th c. Near the monastery are cyclopean building remains covering an area of 70 hectares.

   Gegharkunik (till 1946 Bashkend) is the end of the road, except for jeep trails leading up to the summer pastures of the Geghama range.  Its inhabitants came from Bayazit etc. in 1828. There is a tumble-down church/shed in village and a humble S. Gevorg church on a hill beyond.

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