Chgnavori Ayr
Chgnavori Ayr is a cave in Aragatsotn Province, Armenia and has an elevation of 1,402 metres. Chgnavori Ayr is situated nearby to the village Orgov, as well as near Antarut.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Byurakan astrophysic observatory and Tegher Monastery.
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 1 km southeast of Chgnavori Ayr.
Tegher Monastery
Church
Tegher Monastery is an early 13th-century Armenian monastery and church located on the southeastern slopes of Mount Aragats near the modern village of Tegher, and across the gorge from the village of Byurakan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Tegher Monastery is situated 2 km northwest of Chgnavori Ayr.
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 2½ km south of Chgnavori Ayr.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Byurakan and Orgov.
Byurakan
Photo: Serouj, Public domain.
Byurakan is a city in Armenia located on the volcano Aragats. It is a good place to sleep to then climb Mount Aragats.
Orgov
Village
Photo: Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Orgov is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Orgov is home to the Orgov Radio-Optical Telescope and remains of a Bronze Age fort.
Antarut
Village
Photo: Hambi88, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Antarut is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia.
Chgnavori Ayr
- Type: Cave
- Category: landform
- Location: Aragatsotn Province, Armenia, Caucasus, Asia
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Latitude
40.33612° or 40° 20′ 10″ northLongitude
44.25848° or 44° 15′ 31″ eastElevation
1,402 metres (4,600 feet)Open location code
8HG687P5+C9GeoNames ID
11231115
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In Other Languages
“Chgnavori Ayr” goes by many names.
- Armenian: “Chgnavori Ayr”
- Armenian: “Ճգնավորի այր”
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