Armenian Alphabet Monument

Region

Aragatsotn

Distance from Yerevan

33.8 km

Type

Bridge

There is a unique monument of the Armenian alphabet on the western slope of Mount Aragats, in Artashavan village. The sculptural group is located directly under the open sky and includes 39 elements repeating the shape of the letters of the Armenian alphabet. The figures of letters, almost reaching the height of human growth, are carved from local tuff in different shades: pink, orange, gray, black. The letters are also expertly decorated with carved ornaments. Stonecutters from all over Armenia took part in the creation of the monument. The monument is a favorite place to visit for tourists. And among local residents it is considered almost mandatory to have a photo with the first letter of their name.