MASTARA – the church of Mastara constitutes an interesting variation of the cruciform plan and central cupola's church. It was built in the 6 th century.
THALIN – is located in the western part of Ashtarak. The cathedral of Thalin was built in the second half of the 7 th century.
AROUJ – the cathedral of Arouj as well as the whole of the royal palace are among the most celebrated monuments of Armenian architecture in the high Middle Ages. According to manuscripts and wall inscriptions, those buildings were constructed during the years 670 to 680 .