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Tatev Monastery
A 9th-century fortified monastery perched on the edge of a deep gorge, reached by the world's longest reversible aerial tramway, the Wings of Tatev.
23 km · about 25 min drive
AsiaArmeniaSyunik
Kapan
Syunik, Armenia · Asia
About Kapan
Kapan is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Qubadlı, 50km from Carahunge (Zorats Karer).
Kapan is in Syunik, Armenia, with about 33,000 people. The nearest town is Qubadlı, about 21 km away.
Kapan (Armenian: Կապան [kɑˈpɑn]) is a town in southeast Armenia, serving as the administrative centre of the Kapan Municipality and also as the provincial capital of Syunik Province. It is located in the valley of the Voghji River and near the border of Azerbaijan, and is on the northern slopes of Mount Khustup. KapanRead more
is the most populous town in the Syunik Province as well as the entire region of southern Armenia. According to the 2011 census, the population of Kapan was 43,190, a slight decline from 45,711 in the 2001 census. According to the 2022 census, the current population of the town is around 32,780.
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What is there to see near Kapan?
Within an hour or so of Kapan: Tatev Monastery (23 km), Carahunge (Zorats Karer) (50 km).
Are there any good drives near Kapan?
The nearest famous roads are Orbelian's Caravanserai (Vardenyats Pass).
Where is Kapan?
Kapan is in Syunik, Armenia, about 21 km from Qubadlı.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 32,900
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Armenia
- Region
- Syunik
- Timezone
- Asia/Yerevan
- Coordinates
- 39.2076, 46.4068
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Worth the detour from Kapan
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
Carahunge (Zorats Karer)
A prehistoric site near Sisian of 223 basalt standing stones, about 80 pierced with circular holes that whistle in the wind. Claimed as an ancient observatory, more likely a Bronze Age necropolis.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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