The Azat (Armenian: Ազատ) is a river in the Kotayk Province of Armenia.

The main purpose of the Azat dam is to serve for irrigation and hydro power generation.

The Azat is known for its numerous spectacular waterfalls and its rock choked river bed.

[1] Upper Azat Valley was listed to UNESCO world heritage site in 2000 with Geghard Monastery.

It passes through the Canyon of Garni composed of regular hexagonal prisms, with a formation so unique it almost looks artificial.