
Agri Dağı (Turkish name for Mount Ararat)
Agri Dağı, known as Mount Ararat in English, is a prominent mountain in eastern Turkey near the borders of Armenia and Iran. It stands approximately 5,137 meters (16,854 feet) tall, making it the highest peak in Turkey. The mountain features two main summits, Greater and Lesser Ararat, and is a dormant stratovolcano formed by volcanic activity. It holds cultural and biblical significance as the legendary resting place of Noah's Ark. The mountain's striking snow-capped peaks and rugged terrain attract climbers, historians, and tourists, illustrating its importance in both natural history and cultural heritage.