Mount Ararat
RangeArmenian Highlands
CountryTurkey
Elevation5,137 m
First Ascent1829 (Parrot)
About Mount Ararat
The supposed resting place of Noahs Ark. The highest mountain in Turkey. It is a dormant volcano. Its summit is permanently snow-capped. The Turkish government requires a permit to climb. Both Armenia and Turkey claim cultural significance. It appears on the Armenian coat of arms.