# Garni Gorge

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Gorge in Armenia

Garni Gorge

The **Garni Gorge** is situated 23.3 kilometres (14.5 mi) east of [Yerevan](/source/Yerevan), [Armenia](/source/Armenia), just below the [village of the same name](/source/Garni). The Garni Gorge is protected by law and listed as a natural monument.[1] On a promontory above the gorge, the first-century AD [Temple of Garni](/source/Temple_of_Garni) may be seen. The Garni Temple was built by King Tiridates I as a temple to the sun god Mihr (Mithra).[2] Along the sides of the gorge are cliff walls of well-preserved [basalt](/source/Basalt) columns, carved out by the [Goght River](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Goght_River&action=edit&redlink=1). This portion of the Garni Gorge is typically referred to as the "Symphony of the Stones." It is most easily reached via a road that leads left down the gorge just before reaching the temple of Garni. Another road leads to the gorge through the village, down a cobblestone road, and into the valley. Once in the valley, turning right will lead to Garni Gorge, an 11th-century medieval bridge, and the "Symphony of the Stones". Taking a left will lead along the river past a fish hatchery, up to the [Khosrov Forest State Reserve](/source/Khosrov_Forest_State_Reserve), and a little further [Havuts Tar](/source/Havuts_Tar) Monastery.

The ancient [Geghard Monastery](/source/Geghard), a [UNESCO](/source/UNESCO) World Heritage Site, is also within walking distance. Partially carved into the mountain, the monastery has existed since the fourth century AD. The main cathedral was built much later, in the thirteenth century.[3]

## Gallery

		- Example of basalt columns ("Symphony of the Stones") along Garni gorge

		- Garni valley

		- Garni stream

		- Symphony of stones

		- Panoramic view of Garni Gorge and the "Symphony of the Stones" basalt rock formations

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Garni Gorge"](https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/garni-gorge). atlasobscur. Retrieved 2024-02-24.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Garni Gorge"](https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/garni-gorge). atlasobscur. Retrieved 2024-02-24.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Garni Gorge"](https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/garni-gorge). atlasobscur. Retrieved 2024-02-24.

- Kiesling, Brady (2005), *Rediscovering Armenia: Guide*, [Yerevan, Armenia](/source/Yerevan%2C_Armenia): Matit Graphic Design Studio

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- [Armenian Wiki Encyclopedia on Garni Gorge](http://www.armeniapedia.org/index.php?title=Garni_Gorge)

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