Ararat Cement Factory

The Ararat Cement Factory, officially known as Araratcement, is one of the leading cement producers in Armenia. It is located in the town of Ararat in the province of the same name, a region rich in limestone and clay deposits essential for cement production. Founded in 1927, the plant played a pivotal role in supplying construction materials for Armenia's massive industrialization and urbanization during the Soviet period. It contributed to the construction of numerous major infrastructure projects, residential buildings, and industrial facilities across the country. The factory traditionally uses the dry production process, which is energy-intensive. Over the years, modernization efforts have been undertaken to increase efficiency and reduce the environmental impact, particularly dust and pollutant emissions. As one of the largest industrial enterprises in the country, Araratcement is a significant employer in the region and a key supplier to Armenia's construction industry, also exporting a portion of its production to neighboring countries like Georgia and Iran.

Nearby cities

Masis

Masis is a notable railway junction and industrial center located in the agricultural Ararat Province.

Artashat

Artashat is the capital of the Ararat Province, built near the ruins of the ancient Armenian capital of the same name.

Ararat

The city of Ararat is an industrial town in the Ararat plain, known primarily for its large cement factory.

Metsamor

Metsamor is a modern city built to house the workers of Armenia's only nuclear power plant.

Abovyan

Abovyan is a modern industrial city located just north of Yerevan, serving as a major satellite town.

Charentsavan

Charentsavan was established in the mid-20th century as an industrial hub for machinery and tool manufacturing.

Yeghvard

Yeghvard is a small historic city in the Kotayk region, featuring medieval ruins and old churches.

Hrazdan

Hrazdan is an important industrial center in the Kotayk Province, situated on the banks of the Hrazdan River.

History & landmarks

Khor Virap

A monastery in the Ararat plain, known for its stunning views of Mount Ararat.

Mount Ararat

A snow-capped, dormant volcano in the far east of Turkey, closely associated with the biblical story of Noah's Ark.

Maku

A border city in a dramatic gorge, famous for its overhanging cliffs and the magnificent Kolah Farangi palace.

Nature

Aras River

The Aras marks the southern border of Armenia and plays an important role in the region's history.

Lake Akna

Lake Akna is a picturesque crater lake in the Geghama Mountains, surrounded by alpine meadows.

Kasagh River

The Kasagh flows through western Armenia, creating a deep gorge along which many monasteries are located.

More places

Khor Virap

An important pilgrimage site offering a spectacular view of Mount Ararat, famous as the prison of Gregory the Illuminator.

Spayka Greenhouse Complex

The Spayka Greenhouse Complex in the Ararat valley is a massive high-tech agricultural facility.

Ararat Valley Vineyards

The sun-drenched slopes at the foot of Mount Ararat produce some of the best wine grapes for wine production in the Caucasus.

Khosrov Forest

Khosrov Forest State Reserve is one of the oldest protected nature areas in the world.

Zvartnots Cathedral

The ruins of a 7th-century centrally planned aisled tetraconch type Armenian cathedral.

Ararat Plain

A wide and fertile plain along the Aras River, the agricultural heart of Armenia.

Garni Temple

A classical Hellenistic temple in Armenia, dedicated to the sun god Mithras.

Azat Valley

A picturesque valley in the Kotayk region, partly designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.