The Areni-1 cave complex is a multicomponent site, and late Chalcolithic/Early Bronze Age ritual site and settlement, located near the Areni village in southern Armenia along the Arpa River.
Panorama of the site along the Arpa River
Entrance to the cave
Pathway to the entrance
View from the cave
Areni is a village and the center of the Areni Municipality of the Vayots Dzor Province in Armenia. Areni is best known for its wine production, with the majority of wine produced locally from the nearby village of Getap.
Areni
Areni village as seen from the highway
Scenery around Areni
View of Areni