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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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Aragatsotn, Armenia · Asia
Metsadzor is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Nerkin Bazmaberd, 15km from Amberd Fortress.
Metsadzor is a town located in Aragatsotn, Armenia. With a population of 172, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Metsadzor 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 Metsadzor to your route.
Metsadzor (Armenian: Մեծաձոր) is a village in the Metsadzor Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Most inhabitants are Yezidis – the town's name means "waterless" in Kurdish.
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Metsadzor is located in Aragatsotn, Armenia, Asia. The coordinates are 40.3804 latitude, 44.0459 longitude.
Metsadzor has a population of approximately 172 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.
15 km · about 30 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.
35 km · about 40 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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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