Tegher (Armenian: Տեղեր) is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia on the southern slope of Mount Aragats.
Tegher
Տեղեր | |
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| Coordinates: 40°20′43″N 44°14′11″E / 40.34528°N 44.23639°E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Province | Aragatsotn |
| Municipality | Ashtarak |
| Elevation | 1,710 m (5,610 ft) |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 261 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+5 |
The town contains the Monastery of Tegher built in 1213. The ruins of the 9th century village of Tegher (Old Tegher) sit a short distance walk from the monastery. Numerous foundations may be seen, along with the remains of a Tukh Manuk funerary chapel of the 5th century. Nearby is also a medieval to 19th century cemetery with some mausoleums and khachkars.
Nearby is also a large radio telescope as well as an unfinished solar power plant, both from the Soviet era.
Gallery
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Road map of Tegher and the surrounding region. -
Tegher Monastery -
5th century Tukh Manuk Chapel ruins near the monastic complex. -
Khachkar at the chapel.
Demographics
edit| Year | 1831 | 1873 | 1897 | 1922 | 1926 | 1931 | 1939 | 1959 | 2001 | 2004 |
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| Population | 35 | 364 | 459 | 506 | 408 | 367 | 655 | 554 | 90 | 261 |