Amberd fortress
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Amberd was a midcentury Armenian fort-city. It was built during the 10th century, 7km to the north of Byurakan village, of the historical Aragatzotn district (on the southern wing of the Aragats mountain). It was situated in the triangular cape where the rivers Arkashen and Amberd were joined, at an elevation of 2300m height.
The mansion and some parts of the fortress’s wall were constructed in the 7th century. In the 10th century it was the Amberdmilitary defense center of the Bagratuni and Pahlavuni kingdoms. Amberd lost its significance after the Tatar-Mongol invasions and was led to desolation by Lenktemur at the end of the 14th century.
The mansion and some parts of the fortress’s wall were constructed in the 7th century. In the 10th century it was the Amberdmilitary defense center of the Bagratuni and Pahlavuni kingdoms. Amberd lost its significance after the Tatar-Mongol invasions and was led to desolation by Lenktemur at the end of the 14th century.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amberd
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Coordinates: 40°23'15"N 44°13'42"E
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