Mastara (Armenian: Մաստարա) is a village in the Talin Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. The 5th-century Armenian Church of S. Hovhannes is situated in the northeastern half of the village, while the church of S. Stepanos Nakhava sits on a hilltop to the north. There is also the small medieval Tukh Manuk Church in the village to the southeast.[1]
Mastara
Մաստարա | |
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 Street in the village of Mastara. | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Mastara  Mastara | |
| Coordinates: 40°26′53″N 43°52′54″E / 40.44806°N 43.88167°E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Province | Aragatsotn |
| Municipality | Talin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.42 km2 (0.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 2,571 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (GMT+4) |
| Postal code | 0511 |
Etymology edit
The name Mastara is thought to be derived from the words mas, meaning "a piece", and tara, "I buried/took". This comes from the popular legend that Gregory the Illuminator brought back relics of John the Baptist from Caesaria, a fragment of which he enshrined beneath the Church of S. Hovhannes.[1]
Gallery edit
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S. Hovhannes Church -
S. Hovhannes Church -
S. Stepanos Nakhavka Church
References edit
- ^ a b Kiesling, Brady; Kojian, Raffi (2005). Rediscovering Armenia: Guide (2nd ed.). Yerevan: Matit Graphic Design Studio. p. 49. ISBN 99941-0-121-8.
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