Yervandashat (ancient city)
Archaeological Site Ruined Armenian ancient city near Aras River
Ruins of an ancient city near the Aras River with exposed foundations and archaeological trenches; appeals to visitors interested in Armenian and Urartian-era history and river-valley views.
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Yervandashat is an archaeological site of an ancient Armenian city located in Armavir Province. The site preserves ruins such as foundations and defensive works from antiquity and is identified with the settlement that once stood in this location.
Excavated remains at the site show structural traces of urban occupation, visible as low walls and foundation outlines at the archaeological area. The site is studied by archaeologists interested in regional settlement patterns and ancient urbanism.
Geographically, the ruins lie near the Aras River on the plain in western Armenia and are close to the modern village of Yervandashat, near Armenia’s border with Turkey.
- Site remains: The archaeological remains include visible foundations and defensive structures set close to the Aras River and near the modern village that shares the site's name.
- Border proximity: The location is close to Armenia's border with Turkey, on the plains of Armavir Province.
Best Time to Visit Yervandashat (ancient city) #
Visit archaeological Yervandashat in spring or early autumn for the most comfortable outdoor conditions and best walking access.
Weather & Climate near Yervandashat (ancient city) #
Yervandashat (ancient city)'s climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 53 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 12 mm.
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
