Shirakavan
Shirakavan, now the village of Çetindurak in Kars Province, was one of the thirteen historic capitals of Armenia, serving as the seat of the Bagratid Kingdom between 890 and 929. Founded under the name Yerazgavors, it stood on the right bank of the Akhurian River northeast of Ani, itself a UNESCO-adjacent site in the wider region. The riverside setting and its medieval Armenian heritage make it a point of interest for those exploring this corner of eastern Türkiye.
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- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.1 km2.5 mi
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Shirakavan: quick answers
Where is Shirakavan?
Shirakavan is in Kars, Türkiye, about 55 km34 miles in a straight line from the city of Kars.
How do you get to Shirakavan?
The nearest airport is Kars (KSY), about 1 hr 59 min away by road. The nearest train station is Akyaka, about 27 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Shirakavan?
The warmest month is August, averaging 19°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -7°C20°F. The wettest month is May, with about 124 mm4.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Shirakavan?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.