Arieș facts for kids
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The Arieș in Turda
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| Other name(s) | Aranyos |
| Country | Romania |
| Counties | Alba, Cluj |
| Towns | Turda, Câmpia Turzii |
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| Main source | Confluence of headwaters Arieșul Mare and Arieșul Mic Lake Mihoești 570 m (1,870 ft) 46°22′20″N 23°01′01″E / 46.37222°N 23.01694°E |
| River mouth | Mureș Gura Arieșului 263 m (863 ft) 46°25′45″N 23°58′38″E / 46.42917°N 23.97722°E |
| Length | 166 km (103 mi) |
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| Progression | Mureș→ Tisza→ Danube→ Black Sea |
| Basin size | 3,005 km2 (1,160 sq mi) |
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The Arieș river is an important waterway in Transylvania, Romania. It flows into the Mureș River as a left tributary. A tributary is a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river. The Arieș joins the Mureș near Gura Arieșului.
The Arieș river is about 166 kilometers (103 miles) long. Its drainage basin covers an area of 3,005 square kilometers (1,160 square miles). This means it collects water from a very large area.
Most people think the name "Arieș" means "Gold River." This name probably comes from the Latin word "Aureus," which means "golden." The Hungarian name for the river, "Aranyos," also means "Golden." This name was first written down in the year 1177.
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Journey of the Arieș River
The Arieș river starts in the Bihor Mountains. These mountains are part of the Apuseni Mountains, also known as "The Western Mountains." The river begins when two smaller rivers, the Arieșul Mare and the Arieșul Mic, join together. This happens near the village of Mihoești.
The Arieș flows through two counties in Romania: Alba and Cluj. It eventually flows into the Mureș River near the village of Gura Arieșului. This spot is close to the town of Luduș.
Towns Along the Arieș
Several towns are located along the Arieș river. These include Câmpeni, Baia de Arieș, Turda, and Câmpia Turzii. These towns have grown up around the river.
The Golden Valley: Țara Moților
The upper part of the Arieș river valley is called Țara Moților. This is a beautiful, traditional region. It is also famous for its mining history. Places like Roșia Montană in this area were rich in gold, silver, and even uranium. People have been mining here since ancient times, even before the Roman Empire arrived. The Romans were very interested in these mines, which led to their conquest of the area.
Places Along the Arieș River
Many towns and villages are located along the Arieș river, from its source to where it meets the Mureș. Here are some of them:
- Mihoești
- Gura Sohodol
- Câmpeni
- Boncești
- Lunca Merilor
- Bistra
- Gârde
- Lunca Largă
- Pițiga
- Lupșa
- Hădărău
- Valea Lupșii
- Muncelu
- Baia de Arieș
- Sartăș
- Brăzești
- Sălciua de Jos
- Poșaga de Jos
- Lunca
- Vidolm
- Lungești
- Buru
- Moldovenești
- Cornești
- Cheia
- Mihai Viteazu
- Turda
- Câmpia Turzii
- Viișoara
- Luna
- Luncani
- Hădăreni
- Gligorești
Rivers Joining the Arieș
Many smaller rivers and streams flow into the Arieș river. These are called tributaries. They add water to the Arieș as it flows. Here are some of its tributaries, listed from the source of the Arieș to its mouth:
Left Tributaries
These rivers join the Arieș from its left side:
- Arieșul Mare
- Valea Caselor (Câmpeni)
- Bistra
- Bistrișoara
- Valea Mare
- Dobra
- Valea Caselor (Lupșa)
- Lupșa
- Sartăș
- Sălciuța
- Poșaga
- Ocoliș
- Ocolișel
- Iara
- Borzești
- Hășdate
- Valea Pordei
- Săndulești
- Valea Racilor
- Aluniș
- Valea Sărată
- Pârâul Florilor
- Valea Largă
Right Tributaries
These rivers join the Arieș from its right side:
- Arieșul Mic
- Sohodol
- Abrud
- Valea Luteștilor
- Ștefanca
- Valea Mușcanilor
- Valea Șesii
- Hermăneasa
- Cioara
- Valea Largă
- Cheia
- Rimetea
- Văleni
- Plăiești
- Bădeni
- Racoșa
- Valea Odăii Beteag
See also
In Spanish: Río Arieș para niños
