Aras UNESCO Global Geopark

The oddity, explained

Why is Aras UNESCO Global Geopark unusual?

Aras UNESCO Global Geopark appears here because the approved source classifies it as natural world. The source describes it as Explore the vast Kiamaki Wildlife Refuge, home to species including the Armenian mouflon - Ovis orientalis gmelini - and golden eagles - Aquila chrysaetos - along with scenic rivers such as the Kharvana and Dastjerd, stunning waterfalls like Asiab-Kharabeh, and diverse tree species including willow - Salix - and walnut - Juglans regia.Experience the vibrant Ashiq Music Festival, a cherished tradition during Nowruz holidays in March, showcasing poetic melodies inspired by the region’s rich natura. Heritage Atlas treats that specific classification-and-description combination as the oddity; the score is a comparative discovery signal, not proof of mystery or the supernatural. Compare nearby records and the linked country or category collection to understand how this entry relates to places supported by the same governed evidence.

Evidence and further exploration

The coordinate, category and description remain tied to the cited source. Comparative oddness helps discovery; it does not add facts that the source does not provide.

Data last collected: 3 September 2026 for this retained atlas release. Page and source last rechecked: 3 September 2026. Treat the record as a research starting point: open the original source, confirm current access conditions and compare the mapped location with local guidance before travelling. A missing field means the approved source did not support it; it is not evidence that the feature or restriction does not exist.