🦎 Khosrov State Reserve

Armenia · Europe · Nature Reserve · 39.82°N, 44.83°E

Khosrov Forest State Reserve is a nature reserve in Ararat Province of Armenia. The reserve is one of the oldest protected areas in the world having a history of about 1,700 years. It was founded in the 4th century (334–338) by the order of king Khosrov Kotak, who gave it his name. It was founded to improve the natural climatic conditions of adjacent territories of Artashat – the capital city of Armenia of the given period and the newly established city of Dvin to ensure conservation and enrichment of flora and fauna; serve as a ground for royal hunting, military exercises and entertainment.

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Quick facts

Country	Armenia
Continent / region	Europe
Protection type	🦎 Nature Reserve
Coordinates (approx.)	39.82°N, 44.83°E · view on map

Khosrov State Reserve is a nature reserve in Armenia, in Europe. The details of why Khosrov State Reserve is ecologically important are described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).

More protected areas in Armenia

Shikahogh State Preserve · Arevik National Park · Sevan National Park · Lake Arpi National Park · Dilijan National Park · Erebuni Reserve.

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