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\n

THE SPRING
\n\/GARUN\/<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0The spring restored the Nature to life. At that time, the Nature says good-bye to winter. The snow melts away. The water and the Sun cover the Earth with love and seeds sprout.
\nArmenians celebrate many National Holidays in the spring and they extol creator\u2019s own agricultural works. Especially we can note the birth of Vahagn.
\nA long time ago, it was New Year. In the spring, Armenians celebrate Motherhood Holiday in honor of Anahit and Easter.
\nAREGH
\nAregh is an 8th month of chronology. Aregh lasted from ninth of March until seventh of April. According to Ananiah Shirakatsy, Hovhannes Imastasery and Grigor Tatevatsy. Aregh is the daughter of Hayk Nahapet.
\nAccording to Gevorg Alishan, Hrachya Acharyan Aregh comes from the word \u201cthe Sun\u201d, because the Nature awakens owing to the Sun Power in the spring.
\nAregh is called every first day of month. It may be presumed, that the New Year begins from 21th of March. In ancient Armenia held the Areg.
\nWhen pagans pried to Cod of the Sun, they looked at the Sun and held their hands towards poplar knot.
\nAncient Armenians were building sculptures in honor of Aregh.
\nAccording to legend, Aregh lives in the Temple Garni.
\nMarch was the first month in Roman chronology. The name March was given in honor of the God of War.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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VAHAGN
\nVahagn consists of two words Vah-\u201cThe god\u201d, agn-\u201ca fire\u201d, and means the God of fires. Ahagn is the God of Power, War and Victory. He is the son of the God Aramasd. The chief temple of Vahagn is on the Kharke Mountain near the temples of Golden Mother Anahit and the God Beauty-Astghik.
\nIn Vahagn\u2019s temples officiated priest who came old Vagunik Stok.
\nAccording to Armenian chronology the 27th day of every month is named-Day of Vahagn.
\nThe old historian-Khorenatsy kept to us the poem about birth of Vahagn.
\nEvery year in 21th\u00a0 of\u00a0 March we celebrate Vahagn\u2018s birthday.
\n2006 corresponds to 9890 of Vahagn birthday.
\nNEW YEAR OF ANCIENT ARMENIA
\nAncient Armenians celebrated New Year in 21th of March. It is no mere chance that Armenian priests were noted that the nature was regenerated at the beginning of spring.
\nArmenians celebrated this day as a New Year, extolled the nature, the spring, the agricultural workers so that the year was fruit bearing.
\nNAMES OF TIME IN ANCIENT ARMENIA
\nThe nights and days were divided into\u00a0 24 parts. <\/span>\u00a0Days\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nights
\nAig\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Khavarak
\nTsayg\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Akhchamukhch
\nZayratsial\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mtatsial
\nCharagaytial\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shagavot
\nSharavigial\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kamavot
\nErkrates\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bavakan<\/p>\n

AHEKAN
\nAhekan is a 9th month of chronology.
\nAhekan lasted from 8th of April till 7th\u00a0 of May. According to Grigor Tatevatsy, Ahekan is a daughter of Hayk Nahapet.
\nAccording to Ananian Shirakatsy-Ahekan comes from ancient times and in touch with the spring works. According to Levon Alishan it means-\u201cto mow grass\u201d.
\nIn other opinion, Ahekan means \u201ca fire\u201d.
\nOn the one hand, April means, \u201cto open\u201d, on the other hand April restores the Nature. According to Greek chronology-Ahekan has the name of the God Apollo.
\nMARERI
\nMareri is a 10th month of chronology.
\nMareri lasted from 8th of May till 7th\u00a0 of June. According to Ananian Shirakatsy and Grigor Tatevatsy, Mareri is a daughter of Hayk Nahapet. According to the Priest the name, Mareri springs up from name of cedar tree, which turns green in spring. Mareri (May) means \u201cancestors\u201d. In other opinion, Mareri means \u201cOld age\u201d. That\u2019s why in ancient Rome, people is not celebrated a wedding.
\nANAHIT
\nAnahit is god of Motherhood and Fertility.
\nArmenians like Anahit very much.
\nAnahit has many names, for example: Gold Mother, Great Lady, and Gold Finger. The chief temple of Anahit was in Eriza settlement. Many other temples were in Artashat, Armavir, Kadjaran, Anagnadzor, Ashtishat, Vaspurakan and Siunik. In these temples were golden statues. The Bronze sculpture statue was found in 19-th centuary. The sculpture is in London now. From 1968, the copy of this statue is in Armenian Historical Museum.
\nThe national Holiday of Anahit is celebrated on 6th of April as Motherhood Holiday and on 15th of August as a Sanctify day of Grapes.
\nZATIK
\nZatik means \u201cto divide\u201d or \u201cto separate\u201d.
\nZatik is celebrated in honor of the spring, when spring is separated from winter.
\nZatik is celebrated in 21th of March.
\nAccording to Armenian tradition, at this day bold Armenians won the battle thereby saved bird\u2019s live which built a nest on mountain Ararat and laid particoloured eggs.
\nAs a rule, bold Armenians began sowing but children played with particoloured eggs, sang songs and danced.
\nSUMMER
\n\/AMAR\/<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Amar is a summer. Pagan Armenians like summers. Summer was equal a year. For example: They called 40 years old man as 40 summer man. The word \u201camar\u201d results from the word \u201chamekh\u201d delicious. Summer filled men with enthusiasm.
\nMARGATS
\nMargats is an 11th month of Armenian chronology.
\nMargats lasted from 7th of June till 6th\u00a0 of July. According to legend, ancient people did not know what was the time. Once a year a monster went down on the Earth and ate a green grass. Animals died of starvation. But gallant Margats killed the monster. Thus in honour of knight Margats, month was called Margats.
\nVARDAVAR
\nVardavar is national Holiday, which is connected with God of love and beauty-Astkhik.
\nVardavar is celebrated every 98 days after Zatik. Vardavar consists of two words, vard-\u201cwater\u201d, and var- \u201cto sanctify\u201d. According to legend, Subterranean God stole Astkhik from her family. As a result, Bold Armenian has lost their love and beauty. They became terrible and cruel. However, Vahagn saved Astkhik\u2018s life and sanctified Bold Armenians with water. Thus, Bold Armenians became emotional and kindly souls. Armenian people like Vardavar very much.
\nThey splash each other with water, sing and song beautiful songs and extol Astkhik.
\nASTHIK
\nAstkhik is the God of love and beauty. Vahagn fell in love with Astkhik. The chif temple Astkhik was on province Taron. The Marble sculpture \/B.C. second century\/ was found in Artashat.
\nAstkhik was born from waves of the Sea. She strewed girls with leafs of rose and did them very beautiful.
\nHROTITS
\nHrotits is 12th month of Armenian chronology.
\nHrotits lasted from 7th of July till 5th\u00a0 of August. According to Ananian Shirakatsy is Mareri is a son of Hayk Nahapet. Anania Shirakatsy wrote: \u201cArmenians were called \u201cHaye\u201d in a honour of Hayk nahapet\u201d.
\nThe name Hrotits is resulted from the word \u201cfire\u201d because in July the weather is very hot.
\nNAVASARD
\nNavasard is a first month of Armenian chronology.
\nNavasard lasted from 11th of August until 9th of September. According to Ananian Shirakatsy and Hovhannes imastasery Navasard is a daughter of Hayk Nahapet.
\nNahapet called Navasard as a first month of New Year.<br
\n\/>The word Navasard consists of two words nava-\u201cnew\u201d and sard-\u201cyear\u201d.
\nAncient Armenians celebrated this Holiday in honour of Hayk Nahapet, who won Bell.
\nArmenians land was called \u201cHayk\u201d and peoples were called \u201cHayer\u201d.
\nARMENIAN CALENDAR
\nArmenians calendar was compiled at 2492 years ago, after the battle between Hayk and Bell. During the battle Hayk killed the tyrant \/despot\/ and founded Armenian state.
\nAncient Armenian calendar was movable.
\nOnce in 4 year, the New Year moved ahead. Thus 365*4=1460. During 1460 years the Earth does 1 turn, which is called Hayk\u2018s turn. A moveless calendar is made by Hovhannes Imastaser.
\nThe calendar, which is used now, was made in ancient Egypt. This calendar was improved in Rome and was known as Y.Tsezar calendar. In 1582, this calendar was called \u201cGrigorian calendar\u201d in honour of Pope.
\nITLES OF MONTH IN ANCIENT ARMENIA
\nThere were 12 months in ancient Armenia. Every month had 30 days and addition 1 month, which had 5 days. They are Navasard, Hory, Sahmy, Tre, Khahots, Arats, Mehekan, Areg, Ahekan, Mareri, Margats, Hrotits, Aveliats.
\nArmenian months have mythological origin.
\nTITLES OF DAYS IN ANCIENT ARMENIA
\nThese days reflect significant names of Armenian plateau.<\/span><\/p>\n

1.Areg\u00a011.Ereskan\u00a0 \u00a021.Grgur\u00a0Additional days
\n2.Hrand\u00a0\u00a012.Ani \u00a022.Korduik
\n3.Aram\u00a013.Parkhar\u00a023.Tsemak\u00a01.Pailatsu
\n4.Margar\u00a014.Vanatur \u00a024.Lusnak\u00a02.Arusiak
\n5.Ahrank\u00a015.Aramazd\u00a025.Tsron\u00a03.Hrant
\n6.Mazdegh\u00a016.Mani\u00a026.Npat\u00a04.Lusntag
\n7.Astkhik\u00a017.Asak\u00a027.Vahagn\u00a05.Erevak
\n8.Mihr\u00a018.Masis\u00a028.Sim
\n9.Zopaber\u00a019.Anahit\u00a029.Varag
\n10.Murts \u00a020.Aragats\u00a030.Gisheravor
\nAUTUMN
\n\/ASHUN\/
\nIt is known that apricots in Armenia are ready in summer. Other fruits are ready in a late Autumn. During a thousand years the word \u201cAshun\u201d that means \u201cripe\u201d become \u201cAshun\u201d, that means \u201cautumn\u201d.a
\nHORY
\nHory is a second month of Armenian chronology.
\nHory lasted from 10th of September till 9th of October. The word hory means\u00a0 \u201cto spot something\u201d. In this month people get in the harvest and keep it in repository.
\nHory is called \u201cury\u201d. Ury means willow. In other opinion\u00a0 \u201cury\u201d was a beautiful daughter of Hayk Nahapet. Thus the name of Rome God-Gera and Persian god Khoer- spring from the name Hory.
\nTIR
\nTir is god of Literature, Science and Art. Tir was a messenger of Aramazd. He was a fortune-teller and a guide of dead persons soul.
\nIn 21 of September is celebrated a Holiday in honor of Tir. The first day was dedicated in memory of ancestors.
\nIn this day people were glorifying ancestors. In other day people were show theatre, told about their voyages over the world. Tar\u2019s holiday is celebrated at the beginning of September as a day of knowledge.
\nSAHMY
\nSahmy is a third month of Armenian chronology.
\nSahmy lasted from 10th of October till 8th\u00a0 of November. According to Anania Shirakatsy and Grigor tatevatsy,\u00a0\u00a0 Sahmy is a daughter of Hayk Nahapet.
\nAccording to priest, Sahmy means \u201ca border\u201d. According to st. Malkhasiants, Sahmy means \u201cseed\u201d. According to H. Acharian and E. Agaian Sahmy means \u201cto fear\u201d which is connected with changes of the weather.
\nOctober means the eighth month. But now, it is the tenth month in calendar.
\nTRE
\nTre is a fourth month of Armenian chronology.
\nTre lasted from 9th of November till 8th of December. According to Anania Shirakatsy and Hovhannes Imastasery, Tre is son of Hayk Nahapet.
\nAccording to Agatangegcos and Khorenatsy, Tre is a son of Aramazd, and God of Science, Literature and Art.
\nNovember means the ninth month. But now, it is the eleventh month in calendar.
\nMETS HAYK
\nThe greater part of Armenian mountain chain is called Mets Hayk. Mets Hayk is divided on 15 provinces.
\n1. Bartsr Hayk-\u00a0\u00a0 28.860 sq.km., Ani
\n2. Tsork-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 18.890 sq.km., Arshamashat
\n3. Akhtsarik-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 17.532 sq.km., Tigranakert
\n4. Turuberan-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 25.008 sq.km., Haykashen
\n5. Monk-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2.962 sq.km., Mahkert
\n6. Kortchayk-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 14.707 sq.km., Aparank
\n7. Parskahayk-\u00a0\u00a0 11.010 sq.km., Salmast
\n8. Vaspurakan-\u00a0\u00a0 40.870 sq.km., Van
\n9. Siunick-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 15.237 sq.km.,\u00a0 Bagaberd
\n10. Artsakh-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 11.528 sq.km.,\u00a0 Shushi
\n11. Paytakaran-\u00a0 21.000 sq.km., Bakurakart
\n12. Utick-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 11.315 sq.km., Parnes
\n13. Gugark-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 16.765 sq.km., Artahan
\n14. Taik-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10.179 sq.km., Bogberd
\n15. Ayrarak-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 40.105 sq.km., Armavir
\nPOKR HAYK
\nPokr Hayk had 4 provinces.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0The First Hayk-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 sq.km.,\u00a0\u00a0 Marash
\nThe Second Hayk-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 sq.km., Komana
\nThe Third Hayk-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 sq.km., Amasia
\nThe Fourth Hayk\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 sq.km., Kesaria
\nREPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
\nRepublic of Armenia has 10 provinces now.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aragatsotn\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 sq.km., Ashtararak
\nArarat\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 sq.km., Artashat
\nArmavir\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 sq.km., Armavir
\nGegarkunik\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 sq.km., Gavar
\nLori\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 sq.km., Vanadzor
\nKotayk\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 sq.km., Giumry
\nSiunik\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 sq.km., Kapan
\nVaiots Dzor\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 sq.km., Egegnadzor
\nTavush\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 sq.km., Idgevan
\nYerevan\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 sq.km.
\nREPUBLIC OF LERNAYIN KHARABAKH
\nThe territory of Lernayin Kharabakh is approximately 5 000 sq. km.. The population is approximately 150 000. The capital is Stepanakert.
\nLernayin Kharabakh is divided on 7 regions:
\nAskeran\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5. Shushi
\nHadrut\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 6. Shahumian
\nMardakert\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7. Kashatak
\nMartuni
\nKINGDOMS OF ARMENIA
\nHaykazunner\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2492-330 B.C.
\nAraratyan\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9-6 B.C.
\nAskanazianner\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 630-570 B.C.
\nErvanduniner\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 570-2 centuary B.C.
\nArtashesjanner\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 189-1 sentuary B.C.
\nArshakuniner\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 66-428
\nBagratuniner\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 885-1045
\nRubinianner\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1080-1225
\nHetumianner\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1225-1375
\nWINTER
\n(DZEMER)
\nThe winter is compared with death. According to Grigor Tatevatsy in winter the plants get dry and the water is covered with ice. According to H. Acharyan the words \u201cDzemer\u201d and \u201cDziun\u201d have the same roots. \u201cZima\u201d in Russian consists of the Armenian word \u201cDzemer\u201d.
\nCakhots
\nCakhots is the fifth month of Armenian chronology. Cakhots lasted from the 9-th of December till the 7-th of January. According to Anania Shirakatsy and Hovhannes Imastasery, Cakhots is a son of Hayk Nahapet. According to H. Acharyan, Cakhots springs from the word \u201c(he) goat\u201d. Armenians made a good choice, because in 22-nd of December the day is equal the night. Beginning from 22-nd of December, the days lengthened. Armenians could estimate the Sun calendar according to circuit of the Earth all other the Sun.
\nDifferent nations have different days of New Year.\u00a0 For example:
\na 7205 since the world began,
\na 2759\u00a0 in Ancient Rome,
\na 1426 for Moslem.
\nAccording to Armenian smal
\nl year, now is a 922, which is called \u201cHayk\u2019s chronology\u201d.
\nBeginning from 11 of August, now is a 4499. Till XVIII century Armenians did not use Christian chronology.
\nArmenian chronology was estimated from birth of God Vahagn that is to say from 21 of March 2006. Now is a 9590.
\nMIHR
\nMihr God of Light, Harmony and Advice. The Stone Statue (B.C. I century) is now in the West Armenia, near Mountain Nemroot. The Birth of Mihr is celebrated on 22 of December in Temple Garni.
\nArmenians celebrate this day on 22 December, when the days lengthened. Mihr means \u201cThe Sun\u201d.
\nARATS
\nAccording to Armenian chronology the 6-th month is named \u2013 Arats. Arats lasted from 8 of January till 6 of February. According to Grigor Tatevatsy, Arats springs from the word \u201cmen\u201d. It means that in winter Mountain chain can overcome only the \u201cmen\u201d. According to Agaian (Ar) means (men) and the month means \u201cmen\u2019s month\u201d. In other opinion Arats springs from the word \u201cthe Sun\u201d. January is called \u201cthe day of light\u201d. In Rome Empire the first day of New Year was the first of January, which begins to be estimated by U. Tsezar in 46 B.C. January springs from the name of God Janus. In Latin January means \u201cthe door\u201d or means \u201cheavens\u201d. In Armenia it was called \u201cthe door of Mger\u201d.
\nARAMAZD
\nArmenian all-Powerful God, the Father of all Creators.
\nArmenian stone statue (B.C. I century) is now in the West-Armenia, near mountain Nemroot. The chief temple of Aramazd was in town Ani.\u00a0 Another one was in Vaspurakan on the mountain Pakhat and was named \u201cHome of Aramazd and Astkhik\u201d. Armenians like Aramazd very much. The holiday is celebrated as the \u201cNavasardian games\u201d. People compete with each other, sing songs and dance.
\nAREVKHATCH
\nArmenians attached great importance to the cross. Cross in Armenia was long before the adoption of Christianity. In Bronze century the cross had another appearance. There were 4 sections, which twisted at right angles to each section of cross. During the excavations archaeologists very often find such drawings. Such crosses depict the Sun or Fire. In 1933 fascist Germany used such cross but unfortunately brought discredit its meaning. This cross became as a symbol of war and disruption.
\nMEHEKAN
\nMehekan is the 7-th month of Armenian chronology.\u00a0 Mehekan lasted from 7 of February till 8 of March. According to the priest, Mehekan means \u201cdeath\u201d because in this month the Nature has a rest. According to Anania Shirakatsy and Grigor Tatevatsy, Mehekan is the son of Hayk Nahapet. According to G. Alishan, Mehekan springs from the word \u201cNew Moon\u201d. According to G. Khapantsian and E. Agaian Mehekan springs from the name of God Mihr.
\nTRNDEZ
\nTrndez is a national Holiday, which is connected with Fure and is celebrated in 13 of February. Trndez springs from the world \u201cart\u201d- fire\u201d. Trndez means\u00a0 \u201cFire\u201d. Armenians jumped across the fire thereby refresh their life to better.
\nFire present itself life, birth, meal etc. According to M. Orhmanian the word Trndez, springs from the name of God Tir. At this day people begins to speculate about the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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