Amrots’ik Byurakanu

Amrots’ik Byurakanu is a historical site in , and has an elevation of 1,413 metres. Amrots’ik Byurakanu is situated nearby to , as well as near the village .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Byurakan astrophysic observatory and Arshakuni Buriap Vryptat at aghtsk 4th century.

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The Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, or Byurakan Observatory is an astronomical owned and operated by the Armenian Academy of Sciences. It is located on the slope of in the village of in . is situated 390 metres east of Amrots’ik Byurakanu.

Archaeological site
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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 of . is situated 2 km southwest of Amrots’ik Byurakanu.

Church
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of the 7th century is located in a stone field one kilometer northeast just a little outside the village of in the of . is situated 2 km east of Amrots’ik Byurakanu.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Byurakan and Antarut.

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is a city in located on the volcano Aragats. It is a good place to sleep to then climb Mount Aragats.

Village
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is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the of .

Village
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is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the of . is home to the and remains of a Bronze Age fort.

Amrots’ik Byurakanu

Latitude
40.33069° or 40° 19′ 51″ north
Longitude
44.26392° or 44° 15′ 50″ east
Elevation
1,413 metres (4,636 feet)
Open location code
8HG687J7+7H
Geo­Names ID
11230946
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In Other Languages

“Amrots’ik Byurakanu” goes by many names.
  • Armenian: “Amrots’ik Byurakanu”
  • Armenian: “Ամրոցիկ Բյուրականու”

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