Tegher, Armenia
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Tegher (Armenian: Տեղեր) is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia on the southern slope of Mount Aragats.
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Tegher
Տեղեր | |
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Coordinates: 40°20′43″N 44°14′11″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 |
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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.