Mount Ararat

Key Facts

  • Located in eastern Türkiye.
  • Highest mountain in Türkiye.
  • Elevation of Greater Ararat: approximately 5,165 m.
  • It is a dormant volcanic massif.
  • Consists primarily of:
    • Greater Ararat
    • Lesser Ararat.
  • It lies close to the meeting region of Türkiye, Iran and Armenia.
  • Also known as:
    • Mount Ağrı
    • Mount Masis.
  • Associated strongly with Armenian cultural and historical traditions.

A recent German-Turkish scientific survey examined its glacier, making it relevant to glacier retreat and climate change.

Key Pointer

Mount Ararat → Türkiye → dormant volcano → Armenian Highlands → 5,165 m

Prelims Trap: Mount Ararat is in Türkiye, not Armenia.