Zakaria Aguletsi (1630–1691)

Born 1630 CE, died 1691 CE.

Zakaria Aguletsi (1630 – 1691) or Zakaria of Agulis was an Armenian merchant born in Agulis located in present day Nakhchivan who gained recognition for his extensive writings about his travels to different countries. He meticulously documented the cultural, social, and economic aspects of the places he visited, and his journals remain a valuable resource for scholars and historians.

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