The spring of Ghuze Tagh is situated in the area known as Ghuze Tagh within the village of Aknaghbyur (formerly Gharabulagh) in the Askeran region. It derives its name from this specific location (Fig. 1).
Aknaghbyur has been under Azerbaijani occupation since November 2020.
Fig. 1 The general view of the spring, photo is from the electronic database Monuments Protection Service of the Republic of Artsakh.
Historical overview
According to the preserved construction inscription, the spring was constructed in 1911 by Eprem Asriyants.
Architectural-compositional examination
The spring measures 4 meters in length and 66 cm in width, with a rectangular layout. The construction inscription is preserved on the right side of the central wall. At the bottom of the wall, there is a rectangular basin constructed using large local slab stones. Water flows into the nave from the spout (drinker) located on the right side.
The condition before, during, and after the war
During the military operations in 2020, the spring remained undamaged. However, there is no available information regarding the current condition of the monument.
The spring of Ghuze Tagh of Aknaghbyur
The spring of Ghuze Tagh of Aknaghbyur The spring of Ghuze Tagh of Aknaghbyur Artsakh
