Tnjri tree

Region

Artsakh

Distance from Yerevan

339.7 km

Type

Nature Reserve

The Tnjri tree is one of the most magnificent natural monuments of Artsakh. It stands majestically 37 km from Stepanakert, in the Martuni district, near the village of Skhtorashen. Believed to be approximately 2045 years old, the tree is regarded by locals as the oldest living tree in the former Soviet Union. It is a giant oriental plane tree with truly extraordinary dimensions: height is over 54 meters, which is equivalent to an 18-story building, trunk circumference is 27 meters, canopy shade area is around 1400 square meters This ancient tree surpasses in size the famous plane trees of Kos Island in the Aegean Sea and those in Piruze Gorge near Ashgabat. Beneath the tree flows a powerful cold spring, known as Tnjri Spring, which has quenched the thirst of farmers and travelers for centuries, nourished the tree, and once powered a millstone. According to a stone inscription, the spring was constructed by Hovhannes Kisibekyan, Nerses Musaelyan, and Manas Gasparyan, all from Skhtorashen.

Interesting

facts about Tnjri tree

Facts

The Tnjri tree has an official passport, certifying it as the tallest and oldest tree in the entire territory of the former USSR.

Inside the hollow of the tree, which has a floor area of 44 square meters, up to 100 people can stand comfortably — a feature that gives the tree almost a sacred temple-like atmosphere. Tnjri is not only a natural wonder but also a symbol of resilience and rootedness, deeply woven into the cultural and spiritual heritage of Artsakh.

Weather in Artsakh

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 Tree Tnjri depends on the weather conditions.