Armenia - Ughtasar

 

 

Ughtasar means "pilgrimage mountain". It's a site were numerous petroglyphs have been discovered, at an elevation of 3300m, around a little lake on Mt Tsghuk. Carvings of animals and hunters adorn the rocks everywhere around the lake. The track leading there is only passable with a Villis. It's probably the most challenging drive I ever experienced. It certainly is odd that ancient people chose such a desolated and inhospitable place to carve the stones. Yet, it is a truly beautiful spot. Really one of the highlights of Armenia!