Ertij Fort
Appearance
Ertij Fort | |
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Vayots Dzor Province, Armenia | |
![]() The fort of Ertij upon a hill in Arpi. | |
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 Jrovank.
References
[edit]- Kiesling, Brady (2005), Rediscovering Armenia: Guide, Yerevan, Armenia: Matit Graphic Design Studio
- Kiesling, Brady (June 2000). Rediscovering Armenia: An Archaeological/Touristic Gazetteer and Map Set for the Historical Monuments of Armenia (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 November 2021.
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