Talin, Armenia
- Not to be confused with the capital city of Estonia, Tallinn.
Coordinates: 40°22′58.65″N 43°52′25.185″E / 40.3829583°N 43.87366250°E
| Talin Թալին | |
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Talin | |
  Talin Թալին | |
| Coordinates: 40°22′58.65″N 43°52′25.185″E / 40.3829583°N 43.87366250°E | |
| Country |
 Armenia |
| Marz | Aragatsotn |
| First mentioned | 2nd century |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mnatsakan Mnatsakanian |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Population (2011 census) | |
| • Total | 5,310 |
| • Density | 760/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | GMT+4 |
| Website | Official web |
| Sources: Population[1] | |
Talin (Armenian: Թալին), is a town in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. The 7th-century Cathedral of Talin is located in the town.
As of the 2011 census, the population of the town is 5,310.
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
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Talin town hall at the central square
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A small park located between a residential apartment block
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Cathedral of Talin, 4-20cc.
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Surp Astvatsatsin church, 613-615
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Talin, Kuys Sandukht Chapel, unique round Cross-Stone, 8c.
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Surp Gevork church, 19c.
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Talin Cemetery
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Caravanserai ruins along the road south to Dashtadem
References
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