Garni

Garni () is a major village in the Kotayk Province of Armenia. It is known for the nearby classical temple. As of the 2011 census, the population of the village is 6,910.

Key facts

Settlement.image_caption: Landmarks of Garni, from top left:Garni Temple • Symphony of StonesGarni Gorge • Khosrov Forest Reserve Surb Astvatsatsin Church  • Mashtots Hayrapet General view of Garni
Settlement.image_shield: COA_of_Garni.jpg
Settlement.pushpin_map: Armenia
Settlement.mapsize: 150px
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Armenia
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Marz
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Kotayk
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.leader_name: Aharon Sahakyan
Settlement.area_total_km2: 33.42
Settlement.population_as_of: 2011 census
Settlement.population_total: 6,910
Settlement.population_density_km2: auto
Settlement.timezone: GMT +4
Settlement.elevation_m: 1400
Settlement.official_name: Garni Գառնի
Settlement.image_skyline: File:GarniCollection2021.jpg

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Garni () is a major village in the Kotayk Province of Armenia. It is known for the nearby classical temple. As of the 2011 census, the population of the village is 6,910.

== History == The settlement is best known for the Hellenistic Garni temple. The area was first occupied in the 3rd millennium BC along easily defensible terrain at one of the bends of the Azat River.

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