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Garni Temple Marzpetuni St, Garni 2215, Armenia ☎ +374 77 262420 Last Updated: 07/16/2025 |
| The pagan temple of Garni is located in the Garni village, Kotayk region, on the territory of Garni fortress. Garni fortress was built in BC. III-II centuries on a beautiful cape, protected on three sides by rocks. During the reign of the Artaxiad and Arsacid Dynasty, it also served as a royal summer residence. | |
| On the territory of the fortress there are many notable historical and archaeological monuments, but the jewel of the complex is the pagan temple dedicated to the God of the Sun, Mithras. The Garni Temple is the only preserved pagan temple in Armenia and stands out for its beauty and historical and cultural value. | |
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