Shaki Waterfall
Shaki Waterfall (Armenian: Շաքիի ջրվեժ) is a waterfall in Armenia, with a height of 18 m. It is located in Syunik Province.
| Shaki Waterfall | |
|---|---|
| Շաքի ջրվեժ | |
| Location | near Shaki, 6 km north to Sisian, Syunik, Armenia |
| Coordinates | 39.552256°N 45.993825°E |
| Total height | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Watercourse | Vorotan River |
The Shaki Waterfall is situated 6 km from the town of Sisian. On the left side of the river Vorotan's gorge, basalt lava flows have solidified to form a ledge 18 meters high from which the waterfall cascades down.
It is registered in the list of state natural monuments of the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Armenia.
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