Sisian (Population` 16843)

  • Date established – VIII Մթա
  • Population – 16843
  • Area – 900 ha
  • Distance to Yerevan - 217 km
  • Distance to the province capital - 115 km
  • Community Services ` Cultural centers, where the historical heritage of Sisian and Syunik as well as the present culture are presented. The State Museum of History named after N. Adonts of Sisian is distinguished by its rich historical, archeological and ethnographic exhibits, as well as the Caracas with a rich collection of stone monuments. There is also a branch of the National Gallery of Armenia, Art School, where you can get acquainted with the works of prominent Armenian artists, sculptors and local artists. There are many recreational places in the city. Construction of the Spandarian Hydropower Headquarters Headquarters is in Sisian. In Sisian, their residence has a number of international organizations. The "Business Center" operates in the city, which promotes business development. Sisian also has airport

Today's Sisian region is mainly occupied by the historic Syunik Province of Tsguk province. In the written sources, the Tghuk province is mentioned for the first time. a. VIII century According to the tradition, Sisakan-Syunik was the domain of the Armenian ancestor Hayk Tsor Sisak, and that's why his name was born. In the Pagan Period, Sisakan was the most important center of sun worship. The name Syunik originates on the name of the Biionian (Urartian) sun god, Sivini-Sivini, and Sisian-Sisian probably originates from Sumerian sisi, sisu (horse), which is one of the ancient symbols of sun-worship. The ancient monuments of Sisian date back to the medieval period. The most famous and valuable monuments of the pre-Christian era are the pictograms of Ukhtasar (5-2 th centuries BC) of the Zorats Stones megalithic monument (3-1 BC), the settlement of Ogis megalithia (3 BC) -1 counts). There are many studied and unexplored tombs, castles and sanctuaries.

  • Community leader – Arthur Sargsyan
  • Party affiliation – Non - partisan
  • Term in the Office - From՝ 04.11.2016

Community Council members

ARAQELYAN HOVSEP
BABAYAN HAMLET:
GEVORGYAN GEVORG
GRIGORYAN ARMAN
ZAKARYAN ARA
KHACHATRYAN ARA
KHOSROVIAN GAGIK
HAKOBJYANIAN HAYK:
HAMBARDZUMYAN DAVIT:
HAYRAPETIAN HARUTYUN:
HARUTYUNYAN ARMEN
NERSEYIAN NAIRA:
SAFRAZYAN SPARTAK
STEPANYAN BAGRATUNI:
VARDANYAN SUREN:

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