Mount Ararat, Mountain peak in Ağrı Province, Turkey
Mount Ararat rises to 5,137 meters with two distinct summits, the Atatürk Peak and the smaller İnönü Peak at 3,898 meters.
The first documented ascent of Mount Ararat occurred on October 9, 1829, when Professor Friedrich Parrot successfully reached its summit during Russian control.
Ancient texts and religious traditions identify Mount Ararat as the resting place of Noah's Ark following the biblical Great Flood narrative.
The standard climbing route begins from the southern face, while northern paths demand advanced technical skills and extensive preparation.
The mountain maintains Turkey's largest glacier system and permanent snow cover above 4,300 meters throughout all seasons of the year.
Location: Ağrı Province
Elevation above the sea: 5,165 m
Address: Mount Ararat
GPS coordinates: 39.70193,44.29840
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:45
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