Ertij Fort
Ertij Fort | |
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Vayots Dzor Province, Armenia | |
Ertij Fort | |
Coordinates | 39°43′49″N 45°16′07″E / 39.7304139°N 45.2686417°E |
Type | Fortress |
Site information | |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Some walls remain. |
Site history | |
Built | 13th century |
Materials | Stone |
Ertij is a fort built during the 13th century. It is situated upon a hill adjacent to the village of Arpi in the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia. Nearby in the gorge carved by the Arpa River is the cave shrine of .
References[]
- Kiesling, Brady (2005), Rediscovering Armenia: Guide, Yerevan, Armenia: Matit Graphic Design Studio
- Brady Kiesling, Rediscovering Armenia, p. 119; original archived at Archive.org, and current version online on Armeniapedia.org.
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Categories:
- Archaeological sites in Armenia
- Castles in Armenia
- Forts in Armenia
- Tourist attractions in Vayots Dzor Province
- Buildings and structures in Vayots Dzor Province