SisianSisian is situated 6 km south of the Yerevan-Meghry highway, on the both banks of the river Vorotan. It was included in the Tsaruk Province of the Syunyats Country of Mets Hayk. It was called Sisavan in 1935-40 and Gharakilisa until 1995. The area is rich in historical monuments. “Zorakarer” (Karahunch), fortress-dwelling (4-3 millenium B.C.), the St. Gregor Illuminator church of the 6-7th centuries are the historical architectural monuments of Sisian. St. Gregor Illuminator church has got similarities with St. Hripsime church of Edjmiadzin. The church was built by Syunyats Prince Kohazat. The construction of Vorotan hydroelectric station became the stimulus for the economical development of the town (1960). Other industrial building material plants, several light-industry and food production factories were constructed in Sisian. The building administration of Spandarian Hydroelectric Station is situated in Sisian. Several international organizations expand activities in the town. The Business Center in the town promotes the business development. There is also an airport in Sisian. |
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