Khustup

Khustup
Khustup
Armenia
Highest point
Elevation 3,206 m (10,518 ft)
Coordinates 39°08′08″N 46°19′53″E / 39.13556°N 46.33139°E / 39.13556; 46.33139Coordinates: 39°08′08″N 46°19′53″E / 39.13556°N 46.33139°E / 39.13556; 46.33139
Geography
Location Armenia

Khustup (Armenian: Խուստուփ) is a mountain located in the southern Syunik Province of Armenia, to the south of Kapan city. The height of the mountain is 3,206 meters. The origin of Vachagan River is located at the northern edge of mount Khustup.[1][2]

The Armenian national hero; military leader Garegin Nzhdeh is buried on the slopes of Mount Khustup.

References

  1. "Khustup Mountain Information". Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  2. "Mountaineering on Mt. Khustup". Retrieved 19 September 2015.
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