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Garni

Garni is a village in the Kotayk Province of Armenia, situated approximately 28 km southeast from Yerevan.

Located at 40.1194, 44.7231 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in Kotayk Province, Visitor attractions in Armenia

Garni Gorge

The Garni Gorge is situated 23 km east of Yerevan, Armenia, just below the village with the same name. On a promontory above the gorge, the 1st century AD Garni temple may be seen. Along the sides of the gorge are cliff walls of well preserved basalt columns, carved out by the Goght River. This portion of the Garni Gorge is typically referred to as the "Symphony of the Stones". It is most easily reached via a road that leads left down the gorge just before reaching the temple of Garni.

Located at 40.1194, 44.7231 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Landforms of Armenia, Columnar basalts, Volcanoes of Armenia

Battle of Garni

The Battle of Garni was fought in 1225 near Garni, Armenia, part of the Kingdom of Georgia from 1125–1225. The invading Khwarezmid Empire lead by Jalal ad-Din Mingburnu, its last sultan who was driven from his realm by the Mongols was trying to recapture lost territories. The battle ended with a Khwarezmid victory and is marked as a disastrous event in Georgian history due to betrayal.

Located at 40.1194, 44.7231 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Battles involving Armenia, Battles involving Georgia (country), Battles of the Middle Ages, Conflicts in 1225

Bayburd

Bayburd (also, Baiburt and Yellidzha) is a town in the Ararat Province of Armenia. The town has a 5th century basilica. Much of the population was deported to Persia in the 17th century, and more recently, the Azeri population emigrated to Azerbaijan.

Located at 40.1, 44.7833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Populated places in Ararat Province

Goght

Goght is a village in the Kotayk Province of Armenia, known from 13th century manuscripts as Goghot. It is located near Garni and sits along the road leading to Geghard Monastery. The village has a small ruined basilica from the 17th or 18th century located straight down a dirt road from the main square. Some khachkars are built into the walls of the church. Goght sits above a large gorge and on a hill on the other side, the monastery of Havuts Tar may be seen.

Located at 40.1394, 44.7794 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Populated places in Kotayk Province, Visitor attractions in Armenia

Garni Temple

Garni is a temple complex located in the Kotayk Province of Armenia, situated approximately 32 km southeast from Yerevan. The first traces of human occupation date back to the 3rd millennium BC and are concentrated in an easily defensible terrain at one of the bends of the Azat river. In the 8th century BC the area was conquered by the Urartian king Argishti I.

Located at 40.112, 44.729 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Archaeological sites in Armenia, Populated places in Kotayk Province, Former populated places in the Caucasus, Populated places established in the 3rd millennium BC, Visitor attractions in Armenia, Ancient Roman temples