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Sights of Armenia Kotayk
Mount Hatis
- RegionKotayk
- Distance from Yerevan21 km
- TypeMountain
Kotayk
About this place
Mount Hatis is located 2.5 km southeast of Kaputan village in Kotayk Province. It rises to 2,528 meters. The mountain has a conical shape, its slopes carved with deep gorges and rocky projections. The Karsunakh springs originate from its southern base.
It is also known by other names: Hadis and Shamiram.
The name Hadis corresponds to Hades, the Greek god of the underworld, symbolically linked to the dying and resurrecting god Ara. The name Shamiram reflects its position opposite Mount Ara, evoking the Ara the Beautiful and Queen Shamiram legend.
Interesting
facts about Mount Hatis
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Mount Hatis is visible from Yerevan.
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Ruins of Shamiram’s Fortress and a small cave have been preserved on the mountain.
Weather in Kotayk
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 Hatis mountain depends on the weather conditions.
Mount Hatis
FAQ
Where is Mount Hatis and how high is it?
Mount Hatis is 2.5 km southeast of Kaputan village in Kotayk Province and rises to 2,528 meters. It is visible from Yerevan.
What does Mount Hatis look like?
The mountain is cone-shaped, with slopes cut by deep gorges and rocky outcrops. The Karsunakh springs rise at its southern foot.
What other names does Mount Hatis have?
It is also called Hadis and Shamiram. Hadis corresponds to Hades, the Greek god of the underworld, symbolically linked to the dying and resurrecting god Ara, while Shamiram reflects the mountain's position opposite Mount Ara and recalls the legend of Ara the Beautiful and Queen Shamiram.
What has survived on Mount Hatis?
The ruins of Shamiram's Fortress and a small cave have been preserved on the mountain.
Kotayk
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Address
Hatis Hyuratun, Абовян, Армения
Kotayk
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