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Sights of Armenia Aragatsotn
Ara Mountain
- RegionAragatsotn
- Distance from Yerevan21.8 km
- TypeMountain
Aragatsotn
About this place
Ara Mountain is one of Armenia’s beautiful and mysterious mountains, located in the territories of Aragatsotn and Kotayk provinces, between the Kasagh and Hrazdan rivers. The mountain’s height is 2,605 meters. The climate here is continental, and the annual precipitation is 300–400 mm.
The mountain has an irregular cone shape with a truncated summit and a ring-shaped crater. At the foot of the mountain lie semi-deserts covered with gray soils, while higher areas are steppes. The northern slope is quite forested, with sparse oak groves and shrubs.
Ara Mountain is a polygenetic volcano, composed of Neogene volcanic rocks.
Interesting
facts about Ara Mountain
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There are 650 species of vascular plants recorded on the mountain, which make up 20% of Armenia’s flora.
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According to legend, the mountain is named after King Ara the Beautiful. The legend says the mountain is actually the body of Ara the Beautiful lying down, who fell in battle against Queen Semiramis of Assyria. From a distance, the mountain resembles a man lying with his arms crossed over his chest.
Weather in Aragatsotn
The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for Ara Mountain depends on the weather conditions.
Ara Mountain
FAQ
Where is Ara Mountain and how high is it?
Ara Mountain lies in Aragatsotn and Kotayk provinces, between the Kasagh and Hrazdan rivers, and is 2,605 meters high. The climate here is continental, with 300–400 mm of precipitation a year.
What legend is Ara Mountain known for?
According to legend, the mountain is named after King Ara the Beautiful and is his body lying down after he fell in battle against Queen Semiramis of Assyria. From a distance, the mountain resembles a man lying with his arms crossed over his chest.
Is Ara Mountain a volcano?
Yes, Ara Mountain is a polygenetic volcano composed of Neogene volcanic rocks. It has an irregular cone shape with a truncated summit and a ring-shaped crater.
What nature can you see on Ara Mountain?
Semi-deserts with gray soils lie at the foot of the mountain and steppes cover the higher areas, while the northern slope is quite forested, with sparse oak groves and shrubs. The mountain has 650 recorded species of vascular plants, which make up 20% of Armenia’s flora.
Aragatsotn
Plan your visit
Address
Ara Manukyan 152, Вагаршапат, Армения
Aragatsotn
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