30 km from Yerevan is the only monument of the Hellenistic era preserved in Armenia - the pagan temple of Garni.
This palace complex was built in the 1st century and before the adoption of Christianity at the beginning of the IV century was the beloved residence of Armenian kings. Ancient architects created a building with unique lighting and acoustics for pagan rituals. The surrounding nature also deserves special attention: the mountains in the Garni Gorge look like giant organs, due to which they often talk about the special “symphony of stones” that can be seen here.
Restoration works began on this territory at the end of the 20th century and continues to this day. During the tour in Garni you can see the baths with a complex water supply system, pantries and cellars.
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