Aygeshat ( hy, Այգեշատ; also, Aigeshat, known as Hajighara until 1935), is a village in the
Armavir Province of
Armenia
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. 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
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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