Arjeri

Arjeri Caverns - Archeri Caverns - Archer Cave - Bear Caverns

Useful Information

Location:	Near Yeghegnadzor. From Areni towards Arpi, after 6.4 km turn right across the Arpa river. After 7.6 km behind the old guardhouse, right of the road. (39.709590, 45.262486)
Open:	Locked, open by appointment.
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Classification:	Karst Cave
Light:	none
Dimension:	L=3,300 m, VR=145 m.
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History

Description

Arjeri Caverns are famous for outstanding speleothems. This is the longest and deepest cave in the country. The name Archer (Arjer) means Bear in Armenian, and the cave contains numerous bones of the cave bear.