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.
Yervandashat (ancient city) at a Glance#
Address: Yervandashat (ancient city), Armavir Province, Armenia (archaeological site)
About Yervandashat (ancient city)#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -8° - 1° | -4° | 18 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 1.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -7° - 3° | -4° | 23 mm | overcast | 61% | 1.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | -2° - 9° | 2° | 23 mm | overcast | 55% | 1.8 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 36 mm | overcast | 55% | 1.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 9° - 22° | 16° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 1.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 28° | 20° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 48% | 1.8 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Excellent | 16° - 32° | 24° | 19 mm | partly cloudy | 44% | 2.0 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Ideal | 16° - 32° | 24° | 14 mm | some cloud | 41% | 1.9 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 13.6h |
| September | Ideal | 11° - 27° | 19° | 12 mm | some cloud | 42% | 1.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 6° - 20° | 13° | 31 mm | partly cloudy | 51% | 1.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 1° - 11° | 6° | 21 mm | partly cloudy | 58% | 1.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| December | Acceptable | -5° - 4° | 0° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 1.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.2h |
