{"id":19829,"date":"2018-12-03T11:32:47","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T07:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/volcanoes-2\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T17:18:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T13:18:02","slug":"volcanoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/volcanoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Chasing Armenian Volcanoes \/ 7 days"},"content":{"rendered":"

Armenia \u2013 a country of extinct volcanoes. In the modern-day Armenian territory there are no active volcanoes. The last eruptions occurred a million years ago, yet their enduring impact can still be felt today. Particularly in the volcanic mountains, reaching heights of 3,000 meters, numerous petroglyphs have endured, offering valuable insights into the history of these ancient eruptions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Day 1: Yerevan<\/h3>\n

We will greet the group at the airport and arrange transportation to the hotel. After settling in, participants will have the opportunity to introduce themselves to one another. Next will visit the ancient city of Erebuni, the ruins of which are situated atop of Arin Berd hill.<\/span><\/p>\n

Walking through the ruins you will feel the energy of the past. Some part of the city is restored and you can easily imagine how everything looked originally.<\/p>\n

Forbes Russia has included Erebuni Fortress in the list of 9 oldest fortresses in the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Yerevan<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Day 2:\u00a0 Vishaps & Volcano Azhdahak\u00a0(3597m)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In the morning we\u2019ll take a ride on the off-road cars to the mountain lake Vanki. In the prehistoric period in Armenia near the rivers, headwaters, streams and any other water sources Vishapakars<\/a><\/span> or dragon stones were placed. It was believed that they were protecting the sources from mythical \u00a0creatures, which can cut off the people\u2019s access to water. For the rest of the world Vishaps were \u201cfound\u201d at the beginning of the XX century. Near the Vanki lake we\u2019ll see the vishap stellas, which have been protecting those places since the prehistoric times. Afterwards, we will start our ascent to Mount Azhdahak.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mountain Azhdahak<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Azhdahak is an extinct volcano in Armenia, the highest peak of Geghama Mountain Range. The height is 3597 meters above sea level. At the top of the volcano a crater lake is situated. The Mount Ararat, Aragats, Hatis and Ara are seen from the peak of Azhdahak. These mountains hold a lot of secrets and mysteries.<\/p>\n\n

Details of the day:<\/h4>\n