The Azat Reservoir is one of Armenia's most stunning and visually captivating water bodies located in the Ararat region along the lower reaches of the Azat River . Constructed in the 1970s it serves as a vital strategic asset whose waters are primarily used for irrigating the vast orchards and fertile lands of the Ararat Valley . The reservoir is framed by the Yeranos Mountains whose reddish and yellowish hues combined with the deep blue of the water create an otherworldly