What to expect
There is a medieval fortress Amberd on the southern slopes of the Mount Aragats, away from the hectic cities. It stands on the rocky cliff on the height of 2100 meters protected from two sides with deep gorges at the junction of rivers Amberd and Arkashen. The altitude is 3402 m; the surface area is 0,12 sq.m; the depth is 9 m. There is a meteorological station, equipped on the Eastern coast of the lake.