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MONUMENT OF AGHITU
Region
Syunik
Distance from Yerevan
297.5 km
Type
Monument/Memorial complex
The pedestal of Aghitu monument is built of polished stones, where the remains of the dead are buired. A three-wing stele with gorgeous ornaments rises in the central part of the platform. The surrounding area is rich with archeological monuments, which prove that it was a pagan religious area. The structure was destroyed and a church was built on its site. A new church was built by King Smbat of Syunik in the place of the same church in the 10th-11th centuries, which was destroyed by fire.
Interesting
facts about MONUMENT OF AGHITU
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Weather in Syunik
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 Aghitu Monument depends on the weather conditions.
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near MONUMENT OF AGHITU
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