Khosrov Forest State Reserve
Khosrov Forest State Reserve (Armenian: Խոսրովի անտառ պետական արգելոց, Khosrovi antarr petakan argelots'), is a nature reserve in Ararat Province of Armenia. The reserve is one of the oldest protected areas in the world having a history of about 1,700 years. It was founded in the 4th century (334–338) by the order of king Khosrov Kotak, who gave it his name. It was founded to improve the natural climatic conditions of adjacent territories of Artashat – the capital city of Armenia of the given period and the newly established city of Dvin to ensure conservation and enrichment of flora and fauna; serve as a ground for royal hunting, military exercises and entertainment.
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| Coordinates | 40°2′44.9″N 44°53′53.7″E
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| Area | 232.13 km (89.63 sq mi)
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| Established | 1958
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