Mount Kaputjugh

Zangezur Mountain Range begins at the intersection of Syunik highland with the Vardenis Mountain Range and stretches for 160 km to the Araks River valley. The highest peak is Mount Kaputjugh (3906 m). The northern part of the mountain range is not high. The Vorotan Pass (2345 m) is located here, which connects the Arpa River valley with the Vorotan River valley. Sisian Pass connects Zangezur with Nakhichevan.

On the summit of the Zangezur Mountain Range there are lakes Gazanalich, Tsakqar, Kaptach and Kaputan. From the southeastern slopes of the mountains, originate the left tributaries of Araks River – Voghji and Meghri, as well as many other rivers.

Glacial landforms have been preserved insignificantly. They are well expressed in the Kaputjugh, Ayrisar, Aghotaran, Salvard, and Yernjak massifs.

High rocky peaks and deep abysses distinguish Zangezur range. This mountain range has relatively asymmetrical structure. Eastern slopes are separated by a number of small rivers. And the watershed mountains give the rocks the appearance of a ridge. Many rivers originate from these slopes: Sipan, Aygiget, Voghji, Geghi, Tsiranajur, Kartchan, Ayrijur and so on. The Kajaran range separates the Voghji and Geghi rivers from each other. The slopes here are windy; they are influenced by the Caspian Sea. Most of the forests are located at an average altitude. Slightly higher, the denudation process increases, as a result of which the slopes are devoid of vegetation and covered with scree. The western slopes of the mountain range are characterized by dry climate. In the lower parts, there is a semi-desert vegetation, a little higher – steppe vegetation. There are many landslides on the slopes.

Mount Kaputjugh

Zangezur Mountain Range

Height – 3906 m

Coordinates – 39.159589, 46.003586

Mount Kaputjugh is located on the border of Syunik region and Nakhichevan, 9 km west of the Kajarants village. Due to its low relative altitude, Mount Kaputjugh is not very pronounced in relation to its surroundings. However, it is the second highest mountain in the territory of Armenia after Aragats. The slopes of the mountain are steep. They are covered with alpine and subalpine vegetation. Snow spots remain at the top of the mountain.

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