A group of young Egyptian Armenians succeeded in reaching the summit of Mount Ararat, which is the mountain on which the ark of our master Noah landed, and they are (Saro Yerzrngatsian, Ari Yerzrngatsian, Varujan Kazanjian, Simon Deboian, Shahan Terzibashian), and the Egyptian Armenian youth raised the flags of Armenia and Egypt at a height of 5165 metres.
Mount Ararat, Armenia, the anchorage of Noah’s Ark
Mount Ararat is particularly popular with the mountaineering crowd and explorers, in part because it was believed to be Noah’s Ark place after the flood. Since then, many exploration groups have explored the area and found the remains of a legendary ship.
Mount Ararat, which has long been part of historical Armenia, is a complex, dormant volcanic mountain consisting of two ancient volcanic peaks, located in what is now eastern Turkey (occupied Western Armenia) near the Armenian border.
Mount Ararat is closely associated with Armenian culture, mythology, and identity, and according to some legends, it is also the place where Noah’s Ark landed.
The Armenian Highlands is dominated by Mount Ararat, located roughly midway between Lake Van in southwestern Turkey and Lake Sevan in northeastern Armenia.
The Ararat Mountains lie on the southern tip of the Ararat Plain, creating a fertile agricultural area with a warm climate.
Mount Ararat is a symbol of Armenian identity
Mount Ararat is one of the most important and famous natural landmarks in the state of Armenia. For thousands of years, Armenians have used Mount Ararat as a symbol of their national and cultural identity, with Mount Ararat appearing frequently in modern material culture; On T-shirts, posters and even wood carvings and necklaces, it adorns Armenian currency, stamps and coats of arms since 1918. It is also present on the official coat of arms of the Republic of Armenia.
Few of those who were able to climb the highest peak of Mount Ararat. The Armenians watched the mountain from a distance from Armenia for years after its occupation, but it did not leave their consciences, hearts and souls… The Armenians see themselves and their victorious will in the mountain.
