Arsharunik was a historical district in
Armenia
Armenia (), , group=pron officially the Republic of Armenia,, is a landlocked country in the Armenian Highlands of Western Asia.The UNbr>classification of world regions places Armenia in Western Asia; the CIA World Factbook , , and ' ...
, part of the province of
Ayrarat
Ayrarat () was the central province of the kingdom of Armenia (antiquity), ancient kingdom Armenia, located in the plain of the upper Aras (river), Aras River. Most of the historical capitals of Armenia were located in this province, including Arm ...
, north of the river
Araxes. Earlier in its history, the area was known as Eraskhadzor, and the important castle of
Artagerk (Artageras of
Strabo) was located there.
Former regions of Armenia
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