Standard TimeAMT |
UTC+4 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Asia/Yerevan |
Sisian time compared to Beijing time (China) |
4 hours ahead |
Sisian, an ancient city in the Syunik province of southern Armenia, lies at the foot of the Zangezur mountain range and is an important gateway between Armenia and the Nagorno-Karabakh region. With a history of more than 2,000 years, the city is surrounded by a number of valuable historical monuments, the most famous of which is the Zorats Karer, also known as the Armenian Stonehenge, which dates back to 3,000 B.C. It is one of the oldest known prehistoric astronomical observation sites and consists of hundreds of megalithic stones, which may be used for the purpose of astronomical observation. hundreds of megaliths, which may have been used for ancient astronomical studies and religious ceremonies. Kissian is also surrounded by magnificent mountain valleys, crystal-clear rivers and traditional villages, attracting history buffs and nature explorers alike. The local culture retains the most traditional elements of Armenia, with churches, monasteries and natural landscapes that reflect the unique civilization of the South Caucasus.
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