Ararat Plain
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The Ararat Plain is a broad, alluvial plain in extreme eastern Turkey, situated in Asia. It lies at the foot of Mount Ararat, a volcanic massif that overlooks the convergence of Turkey, Iran, and Armenia. The Aras River flows across this plain, dividing it into northern and southern sections. The northern part is in Armenia, while the southern part extends into Turkey and Iran. The plain is characterized by its relatively low elevation compared to the surrounding highlands, with the Aras River flowing at about 3,300 feet (1,000 meters) above sea level. This region is historically significant and is associated with the biblical story of Noah's Ark resting on Mount Ararat.12
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Read Moreā¦the southwest, a large depressionāthe Ararat Plainālies at the foot of Mount Aragats and the Geghama Range; the Aras River cuts this important plain into halves, the northern half lying in Armenia and the southern in Turkey and Iran.
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Read Moreā¦also are found in the Ararat Plain, the Shirak Steppe, and the southern part of the Sevan Basin.
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