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Amberd Fortress
A 7th-century fortress with an 11th-century church on a triangular spur at 2,300m on the slopes of Mount Aragats, wedged between two river gorges. Ruined by the Mongols in 1236 and never rebuilt.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Aragatsotn, Armenia · Asia
Ashnak is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Katnaghbyur, 27km from Amberd Fortress.
Ashnak is a town located in Aragatsotn, Armenia. With a population of 1,346, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Ashnak sits in Armenia. It's in the Asia/Yerevan time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ashnak to your route.
Ashnak (Armenian: Աշնակ) is a village in the Talin Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. The village is known from the 5th century, but was relocated to its present site in 1830. The town's environs include the ruins of a 10th-century chapel, a 5th-century church, and ancient fort. Prior to the breakupRead more
of the Soviet Union, Ashnak had a folk dance troupe that toured internationally.
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Ashnak is located in Aragatsotn, Armenia, Asia. The coordinates are 40.3307 latitude, 43.9167 longitude.
Ashnak has a population of approximately 1,346 people, making it a town in Armenia.
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A 7th-century fortress with an 11th-century church on a triangular spur at 2,300m on the slopes of Mount Aragats, wedged between two river gorges. Ruined by the Mongols in 1236 and never rebuilt.
27 km · about 30 min drive
ancient ruins
The haunting UNESCO ruins of a once-great medieval Armenian capital on the Turkish-Armenian border, known as the City of 1,001 Churches.
35 km · about 40 min drive
ancient ruins
Haunting ring of 7th-century columns from a collapsed circular cathedral, framed by Mount Ararat on the Yerevan–Etchmiadzin road; a UNESCO World Heritage ruin.
40 km · about 45 min drive
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