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The Garni Gorge is situated 23 km east of Yerevan, Armenia, just below the village with the same name. On a promontory above the gorge, the 1st century AD Garni temple may be seen. Along the sides of the gorge are cliff walls of well preserved basalt columns, carved out by the Goght River. 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 State Reserve, and a little further Havuts Tar Monastery.

Gallery

Example of basalt columns ("Symphony of the Stones") along Garni gorge
The stones
Garni valley
Garni stream

References

Kiesling, Brady (2005), Rediscovering Armenia: Guide, Yerevan, Armenia: Matit Graphic Design Studio

External links

Armenian Wiki Encyclopedia on Garni Gorge

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-The '''Garni Gorge''' is situated 23 km east of [[Yerevan]], [[Armenia]], just below the [[garni|village]] with the same name. On a promontory above the gorge, the 1st century AD [[Garni]] temple may be seen. Along the sides of the gorge are cliff walls of well preserved [[basalt]] columns, carved out by the [[Goght River]]. 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 State Reserve]], and a little further [[Havuts Tar]] Monastery.
+The '''Garni Gorge''' is situated 23 km east of [[Yerevan]], [[Armenia]], just below the [[garni|village]] with the same name. On a promontory above the gorge, the 1st century AD [[Garni]] temple may be seen. Along the sides of the gorge are cliff walls of well preserved [[basalt]] columns, carved out by the [[Goght River]]. 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 State Reserve]], and a little further [[Havuts Tar]] Monastery.
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