Kasagh River

Kasagh River

Kasagh ( _hy. Քասաղ) is a river in the west-central region of modern Armenia which flows north to south. It originates near Mount Aragats in Aragatsotn province, flows south into Armavir province and into the Metsamor River, which itself is a tributary of the Aras River.

ites along the river

From north to south:

* the town of Aparan
* the Aparan reservoir
* the monastic complex of Saghmosavank
* the monastic complex of Hovhannavank
* the town of Ashtarak
* the town of Oshakan
* the town of Etchmiadzin

ee also

*Rivers and lakes in Armenia
*Geography of Armenia


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