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Gevorg Chaush Museum

Region

Aragatsotn

Distance from Yerevan

66.6 km

Type

Museum

The house-museum of Gevorg Chaush, a figure of the Armenian national liberation movement and a fedayi (freedom fighter), is located in the village of Ashnak, Aragatsotn Province. The museum was built in the 1980s at the initiative of Chaush’s cousin, Gevorg Melkonyan. The museum presents the life and activities of Gevorg Chaush. On display are the famed military leader’s personal belongings and exhibits describing the historical events of early 20th-century Armenia. The museum was designed by architect Rafael Israelyan. In 2014, a sculpture of the Eagle of Armenia was installed on the tower of the “Fedayi House” of the Gevorg Chaush Museum. The sculpture was created by architect Levon Mkrtchyan and sculptor Gevorg Gevorgyan.

Interesting

facts about Gevorg Chaush Museum

Facts

The eagle on the museum’s tower was intended to symbolize a flight toward Western Armenia.

The museum is listed among the immovable historical and cultural monuments of Ashnak.

Weather in Aragatsotn

The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for Kevork Chavoush Museum depends on the weather conditions.

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