Akhtala Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Lori, Armenia
About Akhtala
Akhtala was formed and developed as a mining industrial settlement, the population was mainly engaged in the mining industry, but to some extent also in the canning industry during the Soviet era. Akhtala was known as Agarak during the 5th century. Later, the medieval historians Kirakos Gandzaketsi and Stepanos Orbelyan mention it as Pghndzahank (copper mine), which indicates that the mining industry here has been well known for a long time, and was underlined by the identification and naming of the settlement. The Greeks in Armenia live in mixed and in compact populated areas. Many people being aware of the ancient and historical ties and interactions of Greek and Armenian people are convinced that the Greeks lived in Armenia from early times. However, as strange as it may seem, the Greek
Top Attractions in Akhtala
Explore the best things to see and do in Akhtala:
- ★Akhtala monastery complex
- ★Art & Craft, Culinary classes with Nurik center
- ★Mikael Aramyants Castle
- ★Rafting on Debet river
Akhtala Travel Guide Sections
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