Dar
Dar is a hill in Aragatsotn Province, Armenia and has an elevation of 1,094 metres. Dar is situated nearby to the village Agarak, as well as near the abandoned locality Pos.Places of Interest
Highlights include Arshakuni Buriap Vryptat at aghtsk 4th century and Artavazik Church.
Arshakuni Buriap Vryptat at aghtsk 4th century
Archaeological site
Photo: Hambi88, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Arshakid Kings Mausoleum and Basilica is a grave monument complex that sits along a gorge overlooking the Amberd River, and is located in the center of the village of Aghtsk in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Arshakuni Buriap Vryptat at aghtsk 4th century is situated 3 km west of Dar.
Artavazik Church
Church
Photo: Melqon93, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Artavazik Church of the 7th century is located in a stone field one kilometer northeast just a little outside the village of Byurakan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Artavazik Church is situated 3½ km north of Dar.
Byurakan astrophysic observatory
The Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, or Byurakan Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Armenian Academy of Sciences. It is located on the slope of Mount Aragats in the village of Byurakan in Armenia. Byurakan astrophysic observatory is situated 3 km northwest of Dar.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Agarak and Aghdzk.
Agarak
Village
Photo: Armineaghayan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Agarak is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. It is located on Amberd River. The modern settlement was founded mainly by emigrants from Van, Gavash and Bitlis.
Aghdzk
Village
Photo: Albero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Aghdzk is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. It is home to the Arshakid Mausoleum, a large grave monument complex and basilica of the 4th to 5th centuries. Aghdzk is situated 3 km west of Dar.
Parpi
Village
Photo: Vahag851, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Parpi is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. It is home to the 5th-century Tsiranavor Church, with 7th- and 10th-century modifications. Parpi is situated 3½ km northeast of Dar.
Dar
- Type: Hill with an elevation of 1,094 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Aragatsotn Province, Armenia, Caucasus, Asia
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Latitude
40.30689° or 40° 18′ 25″ northLongitude
44.28888° or 44° 17′ 20″ eastElevation
1,094 metres (3,589 feet)Open location code
8HG6874Q+QHGeoNames ID
11230809
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In Other Languages
“Dar” goes by many names.
- Armenian: “Dar”
- Armenian: “Դար”
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