Khosrov Forest State Reserve is one of the oldest protected areas in the world, founded in the 4th century as a royal hunting ground by Armenian King Khosrov. It was granted official State Reserve status in 1958. Located in the Ararat region, it stretches from the Araxes River near Dvin to the Azat River, covering about 27,000 hectares across the slopes of the Geghama, Yeranos, Khosrovasar, Tasanord, and Irits mountain ranges. The reserve is known for its diverse landscapes and vegetation, including forests, semi-desert, alpine, and dry Mediterranean zones, with juniper and oak forests as its true natural treasures, alongside ash, maple, pear, and sorbus trees. Khosrov is also rich in wildlife, home to more than 1,500 species such as bezoar goats, mouflons, brown bears, eagles, and even the rare Caucasian leopard.