{"id":25407,"date":"2017-11-22T18:21:26","date_gmt":"2017-11-22T14:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/?p=25407"},"modified":"2021-02-01T11:46:22","modified_gmt":"2021-02-01T07:46:22","slug":"petroglyphs-and-vishaps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/petroglyphs-and-vishaps\/","title":{"rendered":"Petroglyphs and Vishaps of Geghama Mountains"},"content":{"rendered":"

Geghama Mountains<\/h3>\n

Geghama is a range of mountains in Armenia. It has a volcanic origin and is full of extinct volcanoes. The average elevation of the Geghama mountain range is near 2500m. The highest peak of Geghama mountains is Mount<\/span> Azhdahak<\/span><\/a><\/span> (3597m).<\/span><\/p>\n

The Geghama mountains are known for their huge amount of petroglyphs and sculptures of mythological creatures, known as \u201cvishaps\u201d (dragons). You can see all those petroglyphs and vishaps while <\/span>climbing Azhdahak<\/span><\/a><\/span>. For archeologists the Geghama mountain range is a heaven on earth with its findings, as well as for all mountain lovers, with its indescribable views and extinct volcanoes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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