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
Vayots Dzor Province, Armenia
The fort of Ertij upon a hill in Arpi.
Ertij Fort
Coordinates39.7304139°N 45.2686417°E / 39.7304139; 45.2686417
TypeFortress
Site information
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionSome walls remain.
Site history
Built13th century
MaterialsStone

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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