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Shahumyan

Ararat, Armenia · Asia

About Shahumyan

Shahumyan is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Mrgavan, 23km from Garni Temple.

Shahumyan is a town located in Ararat, Armenia. With a population of 4,387, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Shahumyan sits in Armenia. It's in the Asia/Yerevan time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Shahumyan to your route.

About Shahumyan

Shahumyan (Armenian: Շահումյան) is a village in the Artashat Municipality of the Ararat Province of Armenia. It is named after Stepan Shahumyan, a Bolshevik commissar.

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Where is Shahumyan located?

Shahumyan is located in Ararat, Armenia, Asia. The coordinates are 39.9417 latitude, 44.5723 longitude.

What is the population of Shahumyan?

Shahumyan has a population of approximately 4,387 people, making it a town in Armenia.

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Quick Information

Population
4,387
Continent
Asia
Country
Armenia
Region
Ararat
Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Coordinates
39.9417, 44.5723

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AsiaArmeniaAraratTown

Worth the detour from Shahumyan

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Khor Virap

An iconic Armenian monastery at the foot of Mount Ararat where Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 13 years, offering the most famous view of Ararat.

7 km · about 15 min drive

ancient ruins

Garni Temple

The only standing Greco-Roman colonnaded temple in the former Soviet Union, a 1st-century pagan shrine overlooking the dramatic Azat River gorge.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Geghard Monastery

A UNESCO partially rock-cut medieval monastery with extraordinary acoustics, said to house the spear that pierced Christ's side at the crucifixion.

30 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Zvartnots Cathedral

Haunting ring of 7th-century columns from a collapsed circular cathedral, framed by Mount Ararat on the Yerevan–Etchmiadzin road; a UNESCO World Heritage ruin.

32 km · about 35 min drive

historic highway

Orbelian's Caravanserai (Vardenyats Pass)

Best-preserved caravanserai in Armenia, built in 1332 at the 2,410 m Vardenyats (Selim) Pass on the Silk Road: the hairpin climb between Yeghegnadzor and Lake Sevan is a classic drive.

57 km · about 65 min drive

castle

Amberd Fortress

A 7th-century fortress with an 11th-century church on a triangular spur at 2,300m on the slopes of Mount Aragats, wedged between two river gorges. Ruined by the Mongols in 1236 and never rebuilt.

58 km · about 65 min drive

castle

İshak Pasha Palace

An 18th-century fortified palace above Doğubayazıt, with views towards Mount Ararat near the Iranian border.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Shahumyan

  • 57 kmOrbelian's Caravanserai (Vardenyats Pass)Best-preserved caravanserai in Armenia, built in 1332 at the 2,410 m Vardenyats (Selim) Pass on the Silk Road: the hairpin climb between Yeghegnadzor and Lake Sevan is a classic drive.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Shahumyan.

Aygepat

🇦🇲 Armenia

2 km awayPop. 1,491

Artashat

🇦🇲 Armenia

2 km awayPop. 22,800

Taperakan

🇦🇲 Armenia

3 km awayPop. 4,104

Vostan

🇦🇲 Armenia

3 km awayPop. 3,272

Aygezard

🇦🇲 Armenia

3 km awayPop. 3,215

Mrgavan

🇦🇲 Armenia

5 km awayPop. 1,896

Pokr Vedi

🇦🇲 Armenia

5 km awayPop. 3,519

Dalar

🇦🇲 Armenia

5 km awayPop. 2,775

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