Tegher, Armenia

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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.

Gallery

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  Road map of Tegher and the surrounding region.
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  Tegher Monastery
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  5th century Tukh Manuk Chapel ruins near the monastic complex.
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  Khachkar at the chapel.

Demographics

References

• Tegher, Armenia at GEOnet Names Server
• Report of the results of the 2001 Armenian Census

External links

• Visit Tegher village