Goris
Goris is one of the ancient places in Armenia that was settled since Stone Age. The explanation for the name means “gor” as “rock” in Indo-European prelanguage, and “es” as “to be.”
In January 2011 archaeologists announced the discovery of the earliest known winery, the Areni-1 winery, seven months after the world's oldest leather shoe.
The city is endowed with old churches, interesting museums, and some ambitious restaurant,hotel,casino complexes suitable for lengthy carouses.Ashtarak, translated into English as “Tower,”is the administrative capital of Aragatsotn Region.