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Standing stones of Zorats Karer on the Syunik plateau
Photo: Marcin Konsek · CC BY-SA 4.0

Syunik · History & faith

Zorats Karer (Karahunj)

About this place

A prehistoric site near Sisian with hundreds of standing stones, some of them pierced with holes.

Getting there

Partially verified
  • ≈ 210 km from Yerevan
  • ≈ 3 h 25 min by car

Approximate road distance and driving time from Republic Square, Yerevan, without traffic. Actual times on mountain roads are usually longer.

Source: OpenStreetMap / OSRM · checked on 9 November 2026

Location

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Approximate location — confirm the exact visitor point before travelling.

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Source: en.wikipedia.org · checked on 9 November 2026

Entrance fees

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Some details are not fully confirmed — please check before visiting.

Entrance fees
AdultAdult visitors1,500 AMDper person
ReducedStudents, refugees, Armenian pensioners (half price)750 AMDper person
Free admissionChildren under 12Freeper person

Opening hours: Monday–Saturday 10:00–18:00, admission until 17:30 (per article)

Open questions:
  • Confirm with the site operator before showing as a firm price.

Entrance fees are paid at the site and are not part of the tour price.

Source: Armenia Travel article (not the site operator) · checked on 9 November 2026