Shaki waterfall

To the north-west from Sisian, on Vortan River inflow, in the canyon is located Shaki waterfall. Height – 18m.

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Origin of the name Shaki comes from beautiful same-named girl… According to the legend a conqueror admired the beauty of Shaki and ordered her to come to him. Shaki didn’t want to become a victim of his violence jumps from a high rock. When falling down her long dress opens and turns into a waterfall. Since then it is called Shaki waterfall.