Kasagh (river)
River in Armenia
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Kasagh (Armenian: Քասաղ) is a river in the west-central region of modern Armenia which flows north to south. It originates near Mount Aragats in Aragatsotn province, flows south into Armavir province and into the Metsamor, which itself is a tributary of the Aras.[1][2][3]
CountryArmenia
MouthMetsamor
coordinates
40°06′28″N 44°14′16″EProgressionMetsamor→ Aras→ Kura→ Caspian Sea
| Kasagh | |
|---|---|
The Kasagh in Ashtarak | |
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Metsamor |
• coordinates | 40°06′28″N 44°14′16″E |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Metsamor→ Aras→ Kura→ Caspian Sea |
Sites along the river
From north to south:
- the town of Aparan
- the Aparan reservoir
- Saghmosavank, an Armenian monastic complex
- Hovhannavank, a 13th-century Armenian monastic complex
- the town of Ashtarak
- the town of Oshakan
- the city of Vagharshapat
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See also
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