Varser


Varser is a village in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. The village is first mentioned in the 9th century as a gift of Ashot II Bagratuni to an "Apostles' Church".
Most of the Armenians in the village are descendants of migrants from Bitlis and Maku from western Armenia

Etymology

The name Varser is derived from a root word meaning "hair". According to popular folklore, this refers to a girl who drowned in Lake Sevan and her long hair spread out across the water.