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ARARAT  REGION

ARARAT REGION– the center of the region is Artashat – 29 km

HISTORICAL MONUMENTS – LANDMARKS OF ARARAT REGION
Khor Virap | Dvin | Khosrov forest

The region of Ararat is situated in the Western part of Armenia, to the South of Yerevan. The main road stretches out through the territory of the region along the left bank of Araks river, Ararat valley, Mount Ararat and the state boarder on its right and the settlements on the left. According to the Bible Ararat is connected with the name of Noah, whose name symbolizes the new history of humanity. Mount Ararat is spiritual heart of Armenia. The impressive panorama of Mt. Ararat , its inaccessible height and deep abysses has had great influence on Armenians and has become an object of cult and mythology.

ARARAT VALLEY - is the heart of Armenian's, which is reputed to be the hottest and driest place in the country. The hot weather is great for the watermelons that grow here. Ararat Valley might be called Armenia's largest orchard. It has a particularly large number of apricot trees, which grows in Armenia from the immemorial. Ararat Valley occupies 265 hectares.

The center of the region – Artashat is situated in the southern part of the historical Armenia. According to the written sources and excavations Artashat was one the biggest centers of Hellenistic civilization and culture, being established in 189-160 B.C. and survived until 370 A.D.

HISTORICAL MONUMENTS – LANDMARKS OF ARARAT REGION
Khor Virap | Dvin | Khosrov forest

 

 
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