 Between the 9th and 1th centuries, Aparan was part of the Bagratid Kingdom of Armenia.Starting from the 10th century, the settlement of Kasagh became known as Aparan.The new name was originated from the village of "Aparank" located in the Moxoene province of the Kingdom of Armenia, when some remains from the ancient Armenian monastery of "Surp Khach of Aparan" were transferred to the town of Kasagh.