Buzhakan

Kotayk, Armenia

Buzhakan

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About Buzhakan

Buzhakan, also Romanized as Bujhakan; formerly, Babakishi), is a village in the Kotayk Province of Armenia. It is situated along the eastern foothills of the Tsaghkunyats mountain range, upon a fertile slope. Early settlers of the village began immigrating to the area in 1829 from Bitlis, Artsap, Alashkert, Mush, Sasun, and Khoy. The community has a school, kindergarten, and a library. In a wooded area to the north of Buzhakan is the well-known 10th-14th century Teghenyats Monastery, and to the east of the village are the ruins of a 6th-7th century church.

village in Kotayk Province of Armenia

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04:18:44

Dec 9, 2025

Timezone: Asia/Yerevan

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Also Known As

KO: 부자칸 FA: بوژکان ES: Buzhakán FR: Boujakan JA: ブザカン ZH-CN: 布扎坎 RU: Бужакан UK: Бужакан HI: बुझाकन AR: بوزكان

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