Talin

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Coordinates: 40°20′13″N 43°51′32″E / 40.33694°N 43.85889°E / 40.33694; 43.85889

Talin
Թալին
Talin
Talin
Թալին
Coordinates: 40°20′13″N 43°51′32″E / 40.33694°N 43.85889°E / 40.33694; 43.85889
Country  Armenia
Marz Aragatsotn
First mentioned 2nd century
Government
 • Mayor Mnatsakan Mnatsakanian
Area
 • Total 7 km2 (3 sq mi)
Population (2009)
 • Total 5,600
 • Density 800/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Time zone GMT (UTC+4)

Talin (Armenian: Թալին) is a town in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. It has a population of 5,371. The 7th-century Cathedral of Talin is located in the town.

History

Talin is one of the oldest residential areas in the region, confirmed by evidence dated back to the 2nd millennium B.C. (among others bronze swords). During the 2nd century, Talin is mentioned by the Greek geographer Ptolemy, which he calls Talina. Excavations in the vicinity of the Talin Cathedral, near the hill, have revealed ancient building materials as well as receptacles.

Gallery

  • Surp Astvatsatsin church, 613-615

  • Talin, Kuys Sandukht Chapel, unique round Cross-Stone, 8c.

  • Surp Gevork church, 19c.

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