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All Armenia Tatev

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Tatev

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Tatev, Armenia

Updated October 10, 2018

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The courtyard in the main complex.

Tatev, Armenia

Gavazan Column at Tatev Monastery

Centuries before the modern seismograph, Armenian monks measured quakes with this tilting pillar.
Wings of Tatev cable car.

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Wings of Tatev

The world's longest nonstop reversible cable car soars through spectacular scenery to the medieval Tatev Monastery.
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Old Khndzoresk Cave Village

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Old Khndzoresk Cave Village

Right up until the 20th century this network of man-made caves was the biggest village in Eastern Armenia.
13 miles from Tatev
Standing stone with hole.

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Zorats Karer

Called the "Armenian Stonehenge," this ring of menhirs pierced with holes may be a prehistoric astronomical observatory.
16 miles from Tatev

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Shaki Waterfall

After visiting hours, this picturesque waterfall is essentially turned "off" to be used for hydroelectric power.
18 miles from Tatev
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