Avan, Armenia

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Coordinates: 40°20′07″N44°10′06″E / 40.33528°N 44.16833°E / 40.33528; 44.16833

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Avan
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Avan
Coordinates: 40°20′07″N44°10′06″E / 40.33528°N 44.16833°E / 40.33528; 44.16833
Country Armenia
Marz (Province) Aragatsotn
Population (2001)
  Total 915
Time zone   (UTC+4)

Avan (Armenian : Ավան) is a village in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. The population of the village is mainly Armenian. It is home to the basilica-style church of Surb Astvatsatsin that sits along a street just off the main road beside the main cemetery. The large cemetery contains many khachkars from the 13th to 18th centuries. Adjacent to it across the street is a stepped plinth and broken funerary pillar monument of the 5th to 6th centuries. A worn inscription may be found along the landings of the second and third steps. There is a newly built church also by the name of Surb Astvatsatsin that sits near the main highway closer to the centre of the village, and is said to have been constructed upon old foundations. Some confusion may arise since two churches in the village are referred to as S. Astvatsatsin, but one of them may be the church of S. Hovhannes. They are said to have been first built in the 5th to 6th centuries, were reconstructed in the 13th century, and have sat in ruins until recently since the earthquake of 1679.

Armenian language Indo-European language

The Armenian language is an Indo-European language spoken primarily by Armenians. It is the official language of Armenia. Historically being spoken throughout the Armenian Highlands, today, Armenian is widely spoken throughout the Armenian diaspora. Armenian is written in its own writing system, the Armenian alphabet, introduced in 405 AD by Mesrop Mashtots.

Aragatsotn Province Province in Armenia

Aragatsotn is a province (marz) of Armenia. It is located in the western part of the country. The capital and largest city of the province is the town of Ashtarak. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia (ARMSTAT) reported its population was 132,925 in the 2011 census.

<i>Khachkar</i> carved, memorial stele bearing a cross, Armenian symbol

A khachkar, also known as an Armenian cross-stone is a carved, memorial stele bearing a cross, and often with additional motifs such as rosettes, interlaces, and botanical motifs. Khachkars are characteristic of Medieval Christian Armenian art.

The abandoned village of Khnusik is located near Avan.

Khnusik Place in Aragatsotn, Armenia

Khnusik, is a village in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. It is part of the Avan community.

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Saint or Surp Astvatsatsin Church may refer to:

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