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Garni

Garni

9.6
A village in Armenia with an ancient temple in Greek and Roman style and tall dark cliffs
  • proper noun
: Garni
  • The ancient temple in Garni is stunning.

Examples

  • Many historians study Garni to learn about Armenia's Greco-Roman heritage.

  • I visited Garni last summer.

  • The ancient temple in Garni is a popular destination for tourists visiting Armenia.

  • We enjoyed a picnic overlooking the basalt cliffs near Garni during our trip.

  • The village of Garni is famous for its ancient Greco-Roman temple and stunning basalt cliffs.

  • Many tourists visit Garni to explore its rich history and beautiful landscapes.

  • On our trip to Armenia, we made sure to stop in Garni to see the iconic temple.

Surface Forms

Garni main

Etymology

The name Garni belongs to a village in Armenia famous for an ancient Greco-Roman temple that stands on dark basalt cliffs. A helpful way to remember Garni is to picture a 'temple on a rock' looking over the valley, which explains why the place is so well known.