Mountain Day. Ararat
International Mountain Day is dedicated to raising awareness for the preservation of mountainous realms. Mountains are a unique realm, home to rare plants and animals, a source of fresh water, and guardians of the distinctive lifestyles of local inhabitants.
Mount Ararat stands as a famed symbol of Armenia, nestled in the Armenian Highlands, within the eastern expanse of Turkey. Intimately intertwined with Armenian culture, Ararat is revered as a sacred mountain.
In clear weather, the massif of two cones fused at their bases is visible for many miles around. In Armenian traditions, the mountain peaks are known as Sis and Masis (Little and Greater Ararat).
Ararat is a stratovolcano, having formed from numerous layers of volcanic material. The last eruption of Greater Ararat occurred in the year 1840.
Mount Ararat is mentioned in the biblical narrative of Noah’s Ark, endowing it with profound religious significance, symbolizing survival and rebirth.
The majestic sight of its snow-capped peaks evokes awe and wonder, a sense of peace and tranquility, and a profound respect and reverence for the forces of nature!
