NAVASARD

This happened on August 11, 2492 BC. e. (according to traditional Armenian chronology) or in 2107 BC. e. (according to the “Chronological Table” by Mikael Chamchyan).

Navasard (Armenian: Նավասարդ) is the first month of the ancient Armenian calendar. Navasard had 30 days, starting on August 11 and ending on September 9. In the ancient calendar of the Armenians, the year consisted of 12 months of 30 days and an additional 13th month of 5 days: Navasard, Ori, Sakhmi, Tre, Kakhots, Arats, Megekan, Areg, Agekan, Mareri, Margats, Khrotits, Avelyats. In addition to the months, each day of the month also had names. After the adoption of Christianity, the ancient Armenian calendar fell out of use in Armenia and was gradually forgotten.

Navasard was a celebration of new life. It was celebrated on the slopes of high mountains and in pagan temples. People believed that they would meet the Gods and receive blessings from them.

In Navasard, various national dishes, dried fruits and vegetables, bread baked from coarse wheat in tonir, wine and sweet honey were served on the table.