Mount Aragats
This article is about a mountain in Armenia. For other meanings, see Aragaz (disambiguation).
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Aragaz (Armenian Արագած; also Aragac, Alagyaz) is an extinct stratovolcano and, at 4090 m, the highest elevation in Armenia.
The mountain is located on the border of the two provinces Aragazotn and Shirak northwest of the capital Yerevan. Apart from the main peak in the north, the west peak at 4080 m, the east peak at 3916 m and the south peak at 3879 m form the jagged crater rim that remained after the breakup in the Late Pleistocene of the originally probably 10000 m high mountain.
Aragaz is a popular destination for mountain hikers in the summer months. On its southern slope is the Bjurakan Observatory. This observatory was one of the main observatories of the Soviet Union.
In the south of the Aragaz lies Ashtarak, the capital of the Aragazotn province. A village in the northeast is named after the alternative Armenian name Alagyaz. In the northwest lies the city of Artik, in the southwest the city of Talin.
Near the summit of Aragaz, at 3200 m, is the Orgov station, an observation station of the Yerevan Physics Institute for the study of cosmic particles. At a similar altitude, Lake Kari is located on the slopes of the volcano.
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Aerial view with the four peaks
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Questions and Answers
Q: What is Mount Aragats?
A: Mount Aragats is the highest point in Armenia and is a standalone extinct stratovolcano.
Q: Where is Mount Aragats located?
A: Mount Aragats is located in the province of Aragatsotn, northwest from Yerevan.
Q: How many peaks are there on Mount Aragats?
A: There are four main peaks forming the rim of the crater on Mount Aragats.
Q: What is the main activity for locals on Mount Aragats?
A: Local alpinists find Mount Aragats to be a popular destination.
Q: Is Mount Aragats an active volcano?
A: No, Mount Aragats is an extinct stratovolcano, meaning it is no longer active.
Q: What is the significance of Mount Aragats in Armenia?
A: Mount Aragats is the highest point in Armenia and is a significant national landmark.
Q: Can tourists visit Mount Aragats?
A: Yes, tourists can visit Mount Aragats and are encouraged to participate in outdoor activities such as hiking and mountaineering.
