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Sights of Armenia Lori
Snake’s Navel
- RegionLori
- Distance from Yerevan168.2 km
- TypeMonument/Memorial complex
Lori
About this place
The “Snake’s Navel” Natural Monument is located in the eastern part of Ardvi village, in Lori Province. Since 2008, this natural monument has been included in the list of state natural monuments of Armenia. It features a massive stone snake emerging from a rock, from the middle of which cold, fresh water flows, forming a small spring.
Interesting
facts about Snake’s Navel
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According to legend, there was a school in the village where Catholicos Hovhan Odznetsi was educating his seven students. One day, a dragon appeared on the mountainside, and its terrifying roar turned everything around to stone. Hovhan sent each of his students to find out what had happened, but none of the seven returned, having been devoured by the dragon. Hovhan himself left the school to search for his students and came face to face with the giant beast, ready to take its next victim. Hovhan Odznetsi struck the dragon’s head with his staff, declaring: ""Turn to stone, let water flow from your heart, become a cure for the sick!"" Immediately, the wise saint’s words came true: the dragon turned to stone, and water began to flow from within it.
Weather in Lori
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 Odzi Port depends on the weather conditions.
Snake’s Navel
FAQ
Where is the Snake's Navel?
The Snake's Navel natural monument is in the eastern part of Ardvi village in Lori Province. Since 2008 it has been on the list of state natural monuments of Armenia.
What does the Snake's Navel look like?
It is a massive stone snake emerging from a rock, with cold, fresh water flowing from its middle and forming a small spring.
What legend is the Snake's Navel known for?
Legend says Catholicos Hovhan Odznetsi was teaching seven students at a school in the village when a dragon appeared on the mountainside, its roar turning everything around to stone, and it devoured each student he sent to find out what had happened. Hovhan went out himself, struck the dragon's head with his staff and said: “Turn to stone, let water flow from your heart, become a cure for the sick!” At once the dragon turned to stone and water began to flow from it.
Lori
Plan your visit
Address
Odzi port, Ардви, Армения
Lori
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