31 January 2014, 12:14
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Water world
Lakes are always granted a by far lesser attention as compared to mountains, seas and especially oceans. There are more than 100 lakes in Armenia, located in cozy, impassable highlands. So here is a top selection we post for the first time.
Unnamed lake
Close to the northern summit of mount Aragats, altitude of 3470m
Lake Azhdahak
Summit of mountain Azhdahak, altitude of 3515m
Lake Akn
Central summit of the Geghama mountain range, altitude of 3030m
Lake Artavan
North-west of the village Artavan, altitude of 1970m
Lake Gomur
Eastern part of the Vayk mountain range, source of river Gomur, altitude of 2050m
Lake Gog
Central part of the Zangezur mountain range, altitude of 3200m
Lake Gosh
Northern part of the Areguni mountains, altitude of 1430m
Lake Hors
South of the Karakatar mountains, altitude of 2100m
Lake Kar
Close to the southern summit of mount Aragats, altitude of 3200m
Lake Martiros
Eastern higher sector of the old village Martiros, altitude of 2000m
Lake Lessing
Northeastern slope of mount Aragats, altitude of 3200m.
Lake Tsover
Northern part of the Pambak mountain range, altitude of 1400m
Lake Sev
South-west of the Syunik plateau, altitude of 2660m
Lake Vank
To the west of the summit of the Geghama mountain range, 2760m