Hunot Gorge: Zontikner (Umbrellas)

Here are ruins of medieval village Hunot, numerous watermills, three stone bridges, and also church and fortifications which have played an important role in defense of Shoushi. Inhabitants of the neighboring villages still utilize the arch bridge constructed in 1720. On the western slope are visible the rests of defensive constructions and the ancient caves served as dwellings for people during prehistoric times as well. It is possible to go down in gorge by abrupt stone ledges of plateau Jdrdyuz (Hippodrome) located in the east part of the city, from where the delightful panorama of Shoushi opens.

 Travelers, preferring walking tours in the canyon, will have the chance to see awesome waterfalls, thick forests, caves, which were inhabited during Stone Age, ruins of Hunot village, ancient bridges… And all these are surrounded by huge mountains and a river, which rushes through the rocks to surprise its guests.   More than a dozen ruined mills were saved in the territory of the State Historic Reserve “Hunot Canyon”. This proves the fact, that once Hunot was a prosperous settlement. Cave – spring is fresh water, which flowing from the cave “Mamrot Kar”, and getting the creek, creates the impression of natural «mossy umbrella», which became one of the most scenic spots of “Hunot Canyon”.