Akhurian Reservoir

#743 among destinations in Turkey

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Akhurian Reservoir is a reservoir on the Akhurian River between Armenia and Turkey. The reservoir has a surface area of 54 km² and a volume of 525 million cubic meters. It is one of the largest reservoirs in the Caucasus, smaller than the Mingachevir reservoir and the Shamkir reservoir in Azerbaijan. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1975 (49 years ago)Area: 20.85 mi²Length: 12.43 miMaximum depth: 194 ftElevation: 4754 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°33'48"N, 43°39'16"E

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KarsTurkey

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Akhurian Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of Ani, Menüçehr Mosque, Horomos.

5.8 miSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Ani, Ani
148 min walk • The Cathedral of Ani, nestled within the ruins of the city of Ani in Turkey, is a monumental testament to the architectural prowess of medieval Armenia. This cathedral, located in the now-secluded village of Ocaklı, stands as a silent witness to the glory of a city...
6 miSW
Mosque
Menüçehr Mosque, Ani
153 min walk • Menucihr Mosque is a mosque in the Ani ancient city in Arpaçay of Kars Province, Turkey. It was built between 1072 and 1086 by Ebu’l Manuçehr Bey of the Kurdish Shaddadid dynasty. Restoration of the mosque started in june 2020.
3.3 miSW
Church
Horomos
84 min walk • Horomos, also known as Horomosivank or Ghoshavank, is an abandoned and ruined medieval Armenian monastic complex about 15 kilometers northeast of the ruins of Ani in present-day eastern Turkey.

Akhurian Reservoir

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Akhurian Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Cathedral of Ani, Ani

Menüçehr Mosque, Ani

Horomos