Ertij Fort
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.
Ertij Fort | |
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Vayots Dzor Province, Armenia | |
The fort of Ertij upon a hill in Arpi. | |
Ertij Fort | |
Coordinates | 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 |
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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