The Town of Ashtarak

Identifier

ANRO-1452

Reference Description

Obverse: St. Marianne’s and Karmravor chuches; Ashtarak bridge below.
Reverse: Two amphorae divided by patterned border.
Specifications: 61mm, 79.19 g, 12h
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Notes

This commemorative medal celebrates the town of Ashtarak, a historically and culturally significant settlement located in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Ashtarak, with its picturesque setting along the Kasagh River, is renowned for its well-preserved architectural heritage, dating back to the Urartian period. The town is home to numerous ancient churches, such as the Karmravor Church, the Saint Mariane Church, and the Spitakavor Church, which showcase various styles of Armenian ecclesiastical architecture.

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Collection

Citation

“The Town of Ashtarak,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed December 27, 2024, https://armnumres.org/index.php/items/show/1452.