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Kapudzhukh Lerr Photo: 'Kaputdzhukh' by Hayk Barseghyan

Kaputdzhukh, Kapudzhukh Lerr
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Kaputdzhukh

Armenia | Kapudzhukh Lerr

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Kaputdzukh Type: Mountain Country: Armenia and Azerbaijan Administrative Division: Ordubad District (Nakhichevan) and Syunik Region Mountain Range: Zangezur Range Elevation: 3,904 meters above sea level Prominence: 1,815 meters Overview Kaputdzukh is the highest peak of the Zangezur Range, located at the border of Armenia's Syunik Province and Azerbaijan's Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic. Standing at 3,904 meters, it is the second-highest peak in Armenia after Mount Aragats. Geography Kaputdzukh features steep slopes with rocky and alpine vegetation. The mountain is composed of granite and monzonite with several ridges and cliffs. In Nakhichevan, it is segmented by small valleys and includes peaks like Tapanasar, Kranakoch, and Ghazari Sar. It also hosts several small lakes and prehistoric petroglyphs near the summit, dating back to the 3rd–1st millennia BCE. Geology The mountain is formed of Paleogene granites, granodiorites, and porphyries. It is characterized by alpine relief forms and traces of Quaternary glaciation, including cirques, troughs, and moraines. Rockslides and frost weathering are prevalent. Climate Kaputdzukh has a harsh tundra climate with annual precipitation between 800–850 mm, mostly as snow. Snow cover lasts 9–10 months, and the frost-free period is only about 30–35 days. Average temperatures range from -15 °C in January to 10 °C in July. Vegetation The vegetation primarily consists of alpine and subalpine species, with sparse growth near the summit and no true alpine meadows. References Peakbagger.com Physical-Geographical Object Directory of Armenia, 2007 Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, Vol. 5 This mountain holds cultural and historical significance due to its petroglyphs and its association with Mesrop Mashtots, the inventor of the Armenian alphabet.