evidence: Syunik region is located in the southern part of Armenia. It is bordered by Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan, Iran, and the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. Syunik was one of the provinces of the ancient Kingdom of Armenia. Historically the region was known as Syunia, Sisakan and Zangezur. [...] The capital of Syunik is Kapan, also known as Ghapan. The most beloved of Armenian hikers Mount Khustup rises above Kapan and beautifies the panorama of the city. [...] The climate of the Syunik region is diverse. But mostly the area is warm. The temperature in January ranges from +0.9 °C to -9.8 °C. The town of Meghri of the Syunik region is the warmest one in Armenia.