The Ardon (Russian: Ардон, Ossetian: Ӕрыдон, Ærydon) is a river in North Ossetia–Alania in Russia, a left tributary of the Terek.[1] It flows north and somewhat east to join the Terek northwest of Vladakavkaz. Its main tributary is the Fiagdon which parallels it on the east and joins it near its mouth. The length of the Ardon is 102 km, the area of its drainage basin is 2700 km².[2] The Ardon originates in the glaciers of the Greater Caucasus. The Ossetian Military Road crossed the valley of the Ardon.

Ardon
Location of mouth in Russia Show map of North Ossetia–Alania Ardon (river) (Caucasus mountains) Show map of Caucasus mountains
Location
Country	North Ossetia–Alania (Russia)
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Greater Caucasus
Mouth	Terek
• coordinates	43.2395°N 44.3123°E / 43.2395; 44.3123
Length	102 km (63 mi)
Basin size	2,700 km2 (1,000 sq mi)
Basin features
Progression	Terek→ Caspian Sea

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[de] Ardon (Fluss)

[es] Río Ardón

[ru] Ардон (река)