Mount Ararat - Wikipedia
WebMount Ararat (/ ˈ ær ə r æ t /, ARR-ə-rat; Armenian: Արարատ, romanized: Ararat), also known as Mount Ağrı (Turkish: Ağrı Dağı) or Masis (Armenian: Մասիս), is a snow-capped and dormant compound volcano in eastern Turkey. It consists of two major volcanic cones: Greater Ararat and Little Ararat.
Mount Ararat | Location, Meaning, Elevation, Map, & Facts
WebMount Ararat, volcanic massif in extreme eastern Turkey, overlooking the point at which the frontiers of Turkey, Iran, and Armenia converge. It consists of two peaks, Great Ararat, which is the highest peak in Turkey, and Little Ararat. Learn more about Mount Ararat.
Mount Ararat, Turkey: Story of Noah's Ark » Geology Science
WebJan 18, 2024 · Located in eastern Turkey, near the borders with Iran and Armenia, Mount Ararat is a dormant stratovolcano with a prominent and distinctive twin-peaked profile. Culturally and historically, Mount Ararat is renowned for its association with the biblical story of Noah’s Ark.
Mount Ararat - World History Encyclopedia
WebJan 24, 2018 · Mount Ararat (Armenian: Masis; Turkish: Ağrı Dağı; Kurdish: Çiyaye Agiri; Azeri: Ağrıdağ; Persian: Kūh-e Nūḥ) is a dormant, compound volcanic mountain, consisting of two ancient volcanic peaks, located in present-day eastern Turkey very close to the border with Armenia.
Mount Ararat summary | Britannica
WebMount Ararat, Turkish Ağrı Dağı, Extinct volcanic massif, eastern Turkey. Located in Ağrı province, near the Iranian border, Ararat has two peaks, Great Ararat, at 16,853 ft (5,137 m) the highest point of elevation in Turkey, and Little Ararat, almost 13,000 ft (4,000 m).
Mount Ararat - WorldAtlas
WebJul 28, 2021 · Mount Ararat is a popular destination for local and international mountain climbers in Turkey. The dormant volcano is also known as Mount Agri and Mount Masis. It is actually part of two snow-capped peaks, named Greater Ararat, at 16,854 feet, and Lesser Ararat, at 12,782 feet It is the highest mountain among hundreds found in the area, and …
Mount Ararat - New World Encyclopedia
WebMount Ararat (Turkish: Ağrı Dağı, Armenian: Արարատ, Kurdish: Agirî, Greek: Ἀραράτ, Persian: آرارات, Georgian: არარატის, Azeri: Ağrıdağ, Hebrew: אֲרָרָט, Tiberian Hebrew: ʾĂrārāṭ) is the tallest peak in modern Turkey at 5,137 meters (16,854 ft).
Mount Ararat in Armenia: A travel guide
WebJan 3, 2024 · Mount Ararat, a dormant volcanic mountain located at the border of Turkey and Armenia, is known for its diverse ecosystems and unique flora and fauna. The region's climate and varying elevations contribute to the presence of a …
Global Volcanism Program | Ararat
WebThe double-peaked stratovolcano Mount Ararat, also known as Agri Dagi, is Turkey's highest, largest volume, and easternmost volcano. It is glacier-clad along with its twin volcano, Kucuk Ararat (or Lesser Ararat), and covers an area of 1000 km 2 at the eastern end of a SSW-ESE line of volcanoes extending from Nemrut Dagi.
Mount Ararat - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebMount Ararat ( Turkish: Ağrı Dağı; Armenian: Արարատ; Kurdish: Grîdax or Çiyayê Agirî) is the tallest peak in the Armenian Highlands and modern-day Turkey. The mountain is always capped with snow, and it is a dormant volcano. It is in Iğdır Province, near the northeast corner of Turkey, 16 km west of Iran and 32 km south of the Armenian border.
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