Meghri Fortress
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Meghri Fortress Մեղրու բերդ | |
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Meghri, Syunik Province, Armenia | |
Meghri Fortress Մեղրու բերդ | |
Coordinates | 38°54′08″N 46°14′54″E / 38.90222°N 46.24833°E |
Type | Fortress |
Site information | |
Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
Built | 1083 rebuilt: 18th century |
Materials | Stone |
Demolished | Partially |
Meghri Fortress (Armenian: Մեղրու բերդ), is an 11th-century Armenian fortress located in the town of Meghri, located on a hill overlooking the old section of the town from the north. Built in 1083, the fortress was founded during the 11th century and entirely rebuilt during the 18th century.[1]
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- Archaeological sites in Armenia
- Castles in Armenia
- Forts in Armenia
- Tourist attractions in Syunik Province
- Buildings and structures in Syunik Province
- Buildings and structures completed in the 11th century
- Buildings and structures completed in the 18th century