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Kotayk Landmarks - Garni


 

In the small settlement of Garni which stretches along the gorge with a little river Azat, there is the archaeological complex called Garni. It consists of the ruins of once mighty fortress, the remains a temple, typical Roman baths with surviving mosaic floors and ,of course, the temple where people worshipped Mitra, the Sun God.

 

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