Awirs (, also Aywières) is a village of
Wallonia
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and a
district
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of the municipality of
Flémalle, located in the
province of Liège,
Belgium
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.
The population on 31 December 2004 was 2,869.
A notable building is the 18th century Château d'Aigremont. A
Neanderthal
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skull,
Engis 2, was found in the
Schmerling Caves. The Flemish saint
Lutgardis (1182-1246) is associated with Aywières.
Sub-municipalities of Flémalle
Former municipalities of Liège Province
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