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   Nestled   into  the  angle  of  the  Arax and Akhurian rivers is a bleak volcanic landscape, the former Saadli mahal. At the time of the Russian conquest, this area was home to nomadic Turkmen tribes, but in early Armenian times it was a significant center. Continuing past  the  Sardarabad  monument  and

   Then   appears  the  right  turning  for the town of Shenik  (founded 1971).

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

turning right (NW) toward Bagaran, one passes the   village of Vanand (founded 1984 from a sovkhoz).