tegh

Tegh is a village in southern Armenia, located in Syunik Province. It serves as the administrative center of Tegh Municipality and lies in the Armenian Highlands near the border with Iran. The surrounding landscape is mountainous, with valleys and streams shaping the local geography. The climate is continental, characterized by hot summers and cold winters.

The municipality of Tegh covers several rural settlements in the area. The local economy is primarily agricultural, with livestock breeding and crop farming adapted to highland conditions. Residents commonly participate in regional markets and rely on nearby towns for services, trade, and transportation links. The area’s economic activity is typical of small highland communities in Syunik.

Tegh’s history is connected to the broader historical currents that have shaped Syunik, a region that has seen control by various states and empires over the centuries. The village reflects traditional Armenian rural culture, including architectural styles and practices common to highland communities, and religious life centered on the Armenian Apostolic tradition.

Demographically, Tegh has a small population that has fluctuated in recent decades due to rural-to-urban migration and broader demographic trends in Armenia. The infrastructure supports basic road connections to regional centers, with utilities and services typical of small Armenian communities in the Syunik region.