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Hatis Mountain

Region

Kotayk

Distance from Yerevan

21 km

Type

Mountain

Mount Hatis is popular among tourists, who want to make their trip more beautiful and admire the picturesque nature of Armenia. The mount is cone-shaped and is located at an altitude of 2,528 meters. Many legends are associated with this place. The second name of Mount Hatis is Shamiram (Semiramis), it is connected with the story of Ara the Beautiful and Assirian queen Semiramis (Shamiram). There is an underground shelter at the top of the mountain, which the mountaineers call the cave of HatAccording to another legend, the name of Mount Hatis corresponds to the name of Hades, who is considered the master of the underworld and the kingdom of the dead in ancient Greek mythology. Thus, there is a connection with Ara, since he, being a dying and resurrecting god, periodically appeared in the underworld. Therefore, Mount Hatis has symbolized the underworld.

Interesting

facts about Hatis Mountain

Facts

The name Hatis/Hadis has an interesting interpretation. There is an opinion that the name Hatis is connected with the Phrygian mythology. Here Attis was the God of life, dying and rebirthing, which corresponds to Ara in Armenian mythology.

According to another legend, the name of Mount Hatis corresponds to the name of Hades, who is considered the master of the underworld and the kingdom of the dead in ancient Greek mythology. Thus, there is a connection with Ara, since he, being a dying and resurrecting god, periodically appeared in the underworld. Therefore, Mount Hatis has symbolized the underworld.

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.

Sights

near Hatis Mountain

Holy Mother God Church

3 km

LEVON’S DIVINE UNDERGROUND

15 km

CHARENTS ARCH

16 km

BOTANICAL GARDEN

16 km

Hatis Mountain on the map on Armenia