Turuberan (), also known as Tavruberan () was the fourth

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region that was part of the ancient Kingdom of Armenia from 189 BC to 387 AD. Then it was part of the

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, Arab Caliphate, medieval Kingdom of Armenia, Zakarian Armenia, various Turco-

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states,

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, and finally the

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. A very large

population remained until the

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in 1915. Currently it is situated in

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's south-east. :hy:Տուրուբերան

Divisions

The area of Turuberan region was . It had 16 cantons: * Khouyt * Aspakunyats Dzor * Taron * Ashmunik * Mardaghi * Dastavork * Tvaratsatap * Dalar * Hark * Varazhnunik * Bznunik * Yerevark * Kajberunik or Aghiovit * Apahunik * Koro Gavar * Khorkhorunik

References

Provinces of the Kingdom of Armenia (antiquity) History of Muş Province {{Armenia-hist-stub

Divisions

See also

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