 The current territory of Vardenis was part of the "Sotk" canton of historic Syunik; the 9th province of Greater Armenia.According to traditional legends, the settlement was founded as "Geghamabak" by "Gegham"; the grandson of the legendary Hayk who is considered the legendary patriarch and founder of the Armenian nation.According to historian Ghevond Alishan, prince "Gaburn Vasak" of the Siunia dynasty, founded the settlement of "Vasakashen" on the territory of modern-day Vardenis during the 9th century, which survived until the 17th century.