Prototype of Zorats Karer, Carenish, Dik-dik karer near Sisian, Syunik Province, Armenia
The Carahunge Monument consists of the following parts: the central circle, the north arm, the south arm, N-E alley, the chord and separate standing stones. The site is rich with stone settings, burial cists and standing stones - Menhirs. In total registered 223 stones. The heights of the stones range from 0.5 to 3 m and weight up to 10 tons. They are basalt stones, eroded by time and covered with moss and lichen of many colours. The inside surface of holes preserved much better. There are also many broken and unnumbered stones.
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