Overview

Mount Ararat rises to 5,137 m in Türkiye, within the the Armenian Highlands of Asia. It was first climbed in 1829.

Highlights

• A volcano whose eruptions have shaped the surrounding landscape.
• A sacred mountain, deeply woven into the region's religion and culture.
• High altitude: 5,000–7,000 m, with thin air and permanent snow.

Key facts

• Elevation：5,137 m
• Location：Türkiye
• Continent：Asia
• Range：the Armenian Highlands
• Coordinates：39°42′N 44°18′E
• First ascent：1829