The sightseeings of Aragatsotn

Aragatsotn region has inherited its name from the name of the Aragatsotn province of the historic land Ayrarat. For the development of tourism the region has enough resources. It is a historical and cultural unique museum preserving monuments and evidences of almost all the historical periods. Due to its geographical features, the region will particularly interest the lovers of active and adventure rest who can choose mountaineering and hiking tours organized especially for them.

ARMENIAN ALPHABET MONUMENT

Armenian Alphabet Monument is located in Artashavan village of Aragatsotn region, on the Western slope of Mount Aragats. The complex was built in 2005, on the 1600th anniversary of the creation of Armenian alphabet...

ARALER MOUNT

Araler Mount (Ara’s mount) is located between the Hrazdan and Qasakh rivers. The altitude is 2577 m. It has an irregular shape: crossed peak with circular crater. The climate is continental; precipitation is 300-400 mm...

LAKE KARI

Lake Kari is situated on Mount Aragats. The Altitude is 3402 m; the surface area is 0,12 sq.m; the depth is 9 m. It is possible to reach Kari Lake from Byurakan by highway. There is a meteorological station...

ARAGATS MOUNT

Aragats is the highest mount in Armenia and the forth in the territory of Armenian highlands. The mount has 4 peaks. The highest is the Northern – 4090 m, then North-Eastern – 4080 m, Western – 3916 m and ...

BYURAKAN OBSERVATORY

The Byurakan Observatory after V. Hambardzoumyan, located at an elevation of 1500 m above sea level, on the slope of Aragats Mount, is among the largest astronomical centres of the world...

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