Mastara
Mastara (Armenian: Մաստարա) is a village in 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]
- For the town in Armavir province, see Dalarik
Mastara Մաստարա | |
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 Street in the village of Mastara. | |
  Mastara Մաստարա | |
| Coordinates: 40°26′53″N 43°52′54″E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Marz (Province) | Aragatsotn |
| 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
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
S. Hovhannes Church
S. Hovhannes Church
S. Stepanos Nakhavka Church
See also
References
- 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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