Syunik region

Territory - 4501sq. km
Population - 161, 9 thousands
Structure - 113 communes, 125 rural settlements
Major towns - Goris, Kapan, Megri, Sisian, Dastakert and Kajaran. The center of the region is Kapan.

The highest peak of the region is 3904 meters (Kapoutjugh Mount). Khustup is one of the most famous sacred places in Syunik region. 
 The region is famous for its rich reserves of marble, granite, different kinds of clay, limestone and mineral waters. The territory of the region embraces the Khosrov Forest- the state forest reserve.
It is a region of industry and agriculture.
The climate is quite temperate.

Goris is situated in the southern part of Syunik, in the volcanic highlands (3552m.), on the left bank of the Vorotan River (600 m). Goris is a small but esthetically a very beautiful town with two-storey houses covered with red tiled roofs. In the outskirts of the town, the landscape is covered with pyramids.

Tatev monastery complex is located on plateau from three sides surrounded by a precipice. Tatev monastery includes a number of structures. The main cathedral of St. Poghos and Petros (Paul and Peter) dates back to 885. The 8 meter high giant made of small stones topped by an airy cross rests on a hinge foundation. The cathedral is an example of 7th century monuments with free slanting pylons.
To the south of the main cathedral, the church of St. Gregory (1295) is erected on the site of a former sanctuary from the 9th century. The periphery is surrounded by homes and other buildings. Among them vaulted fount and fortification walls dating back to the 7th c. In one of the precipices around the monastery, you will see the Vorotan River, one of the miracles of nature, which runs under the Devil’s Bridge. The walls of the canyon (where the river flows) are 250 to 300 meters high. A large number of stalactites hang from the bridge, and numerous springs flow from the walls.