Situated on the bank of Arpa River, Areni is believed to be founded by Noah and his sons who planted their first grapes there.
Excavations revealed several items dating back to the Bronze and Iron Ages and the Hellenistic Era. Among the findings included several large clay jars, used in winemaking. But the most striking discoveries were the 6100-year-old winery and the 5500-year-old leather shoe. Areni is not one of the closest to Yerevan, as it will take nearly two hours to get there.
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