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- Carahunge ? Armenia's Stonehenge
Carahunge ? Armenia's Stonehenge
About 200km from Yerevan, near the Sisian River, stands
Carahunge - a seven-hectare astronomical observatory complex
consisting of 204 stones, 'sitting on the hill like soldiers,
huddled in formation'. Referred to as 'Armenia's Stonehenge', this
description does not do Carahunge justice at all - the latest
research shows that Armenia's stone circle complex was established
in 5,500 BC, making it 3,000 years older than Stonehenge, and one
of the oldest megalithic sites in the world outside of Turkey.
Believed to have been constructed in honour of Ari, the sun-god,
the stones still display the angled holes that were carved into
them by Armenian priests for the purpose of tracking celestial
bodies. Carahunge is perhaps one of the last places in the world
you can visit and literally be surrounded by 7,500 years' worth of
human history - an opportunity that travellers to Armenia shouldn't
pass up.
Information & Facts
Address
Near Goris, Syunik Province
Language
Armenian is the official language, and it has its own
alphabet. Russian is widely spoken and English is becoming more
prominent.
Money
The official currency of Armenia is the Dram (AMD), which is
divided into 100 lumas. Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks
as well as many hotels, with US dollars the most widely recognised
and easily changed, although notes should be in good condition.
Credit cards are not widely accepted other than in some large
hotels and restaurants. Travellers cheques should be in US dollars
to avoid additional charges and there are few ATMs in Yerevan,
including HSBC. It is advisable to carry plenty of small change in
local currency as shops and markets will often not have change.
Time
Local time in Armenia is GMT +4.