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Mount Ukhtasar

Mount Ukhtasar

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320 km from Yerevan center

Region:

Syunik

In the harsh and majestic Syunik region, at an altitude of 3000-3300 meters above sea level, rises Mount Ukhtasar – one of the most mysterious corners of Armenia. At its foot lies the crystal-clear Lake Ukhtalich, whose still waters seem to reflect the breath of centuries. Here survive thousands of petroglyphs, unique testimonies to the prehistoric culture of the Armenian Highlands. Carved into stone are hunting scenes, ritual ceremonies, cosmological visions, as well as depictions of plants and animals known to early humans.

Remarkably, the artists of the Stone Age captured the proportions and movements of animals with astonishing accuracy, as though the stones themselves came alive under their hands. The engravings, cut 2-6 mm deep and 2-21 mm wide, impress with their craftsmanship, creating the sense of vivid, almost animated graphics. By style and technique, these petroglyphs date back to the 5th-2nd millennia BC, turning Ukhtasar into a vast open-air museum.

Every step here feels like a touch of ancient mystery, every stone a page from a great book written by the hands of ancestors. Ukhtasar remains a place where nature and history converge, reminding us of humanity's roots and the timeless power of creativity.

The mountain can be reached only by 4x4 vehicle.

Admission:

Free

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Mount Ukhtasar

320 km from Yerevan center

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