Aygeshat (; also, Aigeshat, known as Hajighara until 1935), is a village in the
Armavir Province
Armavir (, ), is a administrative divisions of Armenia, province (''marz'') in the western part of Armenia. Located in the Ararat plain dominated by Mount Ararat from the south and Mount Aragats from the north, the province's capital is the tow ...
of
Armenia
Armenia, officially the Republic of Armenia, is a landlocked country in the Armenian Highlands of West Asia. It is a part of the Caucasus region and is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia (country), Georgia to the north and Azerbaijan to ...
. It is home to the ruined 6th- to 7th-century
Targmanchats Vank or Church of Surb Targmanchats (''Holy Translators' Church'') as well as the 18th-century Church of Surb Gevorg (''Saint George''), partially restored in the early 20th century. There is also an early tower of Adar Davit on a hill nearby from the 2nd or 1st centuries BC.
There is also a monument dedicated to the victims of World War II, 2nd- to 1st-century tombs, 10th- to 18th-century graves, and an early 19th-century wall. The village has a school (235 students), first aid station, house of culture, and a community center.
Gallery
Image:Aygeshat Targmanchats Vank.JPG, Ruins of the 6th- or 7th-century Targmanchats Vank
Image:Holy Mother of God Church, Aygeshat, Vagharshapat, 19th century.jpg, Surb Gevorg Church of the 18th century, restored early 20th century
See also
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Armavir Province
Armavir (, ), is a administrative divisions of Armenia, province (''marz'') in the western part of Armenia. Located in the Ararat plain dominated by Mount Ararat from the south and Mount Aragats from the north, the province's capital is the tow ...
References
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World Gazeteer: Armenia– World-Gazetteer.com
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External links
Populated places in Armavir Province
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