The “Maymekhs” of Armenia
There used to be four mountains called Maymekh in Armenia, the highest of which is located near Vanadzor. This peak is part of the Pambak Mountain Range, has an altitude of 3,081 m and is now known as Mount Dzithanits. The so-called Woodless Maymekh (2,534 m) is located to the northwest of Mount Dzithanits. The terms “Mets” and “Pokr” Maymekh used to refer to two peaks in the far northwest of the Areguni Range. The “Pokr Maymekh” is now referred to as Mount Yeghjervasar (2,559 m), while the Mets Maymekh is still referred to as such, in addition to being known as “Dilijan Maymekh”.
Mets Maymekh
Mets Maymekh Mountain
Coordinates: 40°41’56.39, 44°54’21.32
Mets Maymekh mountain peak is located in Tavush Province, in the north-westerly part of the Areguni Range, 6 km from the city of Dilijan. The right tributary (Hayotsjur) of the Hovajur River begins on the northern slope of this mountain, while two more tributaries –the Yeghegnaget and Tujiget – begin on the western side. The mountain’s slopes are covered with mounds of stone and alpine and sub-alpine vegetation, as well as many cold water springs. The mountain is located on the territory of “Dilijan” National Park, which covers an area of 33,765 ha. The National Park’s main purpose is to protect its oak and beech forests and their characteristic diversity of flora and fauna.
Photo by: Hripsime Hovhannisyan, Artyom Saribekyan & Tigran Shahbazyan
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