Greater Ararat

Greater Ararat is the higher of the two peaks of the Ararat massif in far eastern Turkey, with a summit given as 5,165 m. It rises from the plain near the Iranian and Armenian borders as a broad, snow-covered volcanic cone. Climbers approach it from villages on its southern and eastern sides.

Elevation

5,165 m

Coordinates

39.7028° N, 44.3004° E