Rivers
Due to its high altitude, the Armenian Highland is the distributor of water in Western Asia. This is the source of the Araks, Euphrates, Tigris, Chorokh and Kura rivers, which flow into the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian, Black seas.
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Araks River
In the Old Testament, the Araks River is referred to as Gihon or Gehon and is considered one of the heavenly rivers. It originates from the numerous fresh water springs in the Byurakn Mountains and flows through the territory of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Iran. It is 933 km in length, 200 km of which make up the Armenian-Turkish border.
The snow-covered Ararat and the historical land of Armenia can be seen on the other side of the Arax River. In Armenian texts, the Arax River is referred to as Yeraskh and Araks, while in Arabic is called Araz. Since ancient times it has been the cradle of the Armenian civilization. It is often referred to as Mother Araks, as it has irrigated the Greater Hayk, Syunik, Artsakh, Paytakaran, and Vaspurakan provinces.
The rivers of the Armenian
Highland
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