Syunik Marz (Region)
Syunik Marz (region) is the southernmost region of Armenia. The total area of the region is 4,506 square kilometers and the population is 153 thousand people. There are 109 settlements in the region, the seven of which are cities - Kapan, Goris, Meghri, Agarak, Sisian and Kajaran.
Monuments ....
|
Tatev Ropeway (Wings of Tatev)If you are already in Armenia, then do not hesitate and immediately set off to Tatev to enjoy the Guinness record-holder and the longest cableway in the world. It will grant you the opportunity to admire the indescribable beauty of the Vorotan gorge. |
|
|
Old KhndzoreskHuman imagination has no boundaries ... you will be convinced in it if you visit the abandoned village of Old Khndzoresk of Syunik Marz (region). |
|
|
QarahunjThe name Qarahunj is interpreted as speaking stones. The names of Stonehenge of England, Carnac (Carnac stones) of France, Kalenish of Ireland came from the name Qarahunj (they are all the ancient observatories of younger age). It is written in ancient books of Anglo-Saxon chronology (the 8th century) that the first inhabitants of England (Britain) were Brits (Brits), who had come from Armenia. |
|
|
Shikahogh State ReserveShikahogh Reserve stands out with a variety of flora and fauna and is one of the most marvelous places in Armenia... |
|
|
TatevThis famous monastic complex has played an important role in the spiritual, cultural, and political life of Armenia. Many scientists believe that in the territory of the monastery of Tatev was an observatory of pre-Christian period. In any case, Tatev still has many undiscovered mysteries to explore... |
|
|
Ughtasar PetroglyphsYou can see the wonder of nature In Ukhtasar. Here the weather changes suddenly: the bright sun can give way to a snowstorm... Ukhtasar has already become one of the favorite places of tourists. Here you can see the first works of art created by man: primitive petroglyphs, which are thousands in Ukhtasar... |
|
|
VahanavankAccording to legend, the count of Syunik Vahan was obsessed and therefore refused the secular life and became a hermit. When he recovered, in gratitude built this magnificent monastic complex in 911. |
|
|
VorotnavankBack in the fourth century, here was built a church and a famous place of pilgrimage, which was especially glorified with its miraculous healing remedy for snakebite. |
|