Aragats, Aragats, Armenia
Aragats is a massive in the western part of Armenia, between Ararat and Shirak valleys, Akhuryan and Kasagh rivers. It is a regular cone with jagged summits and slightly oblique slopes. Historians link the origins of the name with an Armenian god Ara. The name is decoded as “Ara’s throne” or “the throne of Ara”.
The mountain is noted for its magnificent cultural heritage including dozens of testimonies and artifacts belonging to the Paleolithic era, ancient irrigation networks, huge vishaps established next to several water sources and incredible samples of Medieval era architecture.
Epic Armenia Culture & Adventure Route © Monika Newbound
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