Ertij Fort

Ertij Fort
Vayots Dzor Province, Armenia
The fort of Ertij upon a hill in Arpi.
Ertij Fort is located in Armenia
Ertij Fort
Ertij Fort
Coordinates39°43′49″N 45°16′07″E / 39.7304139°N 45.2686417°E / 39.7304139; 45.2686417
TypeFortress
Site information
Open to
the public		Yes
ConditionSome walls remain.
Site history
Built13th century
MaterialsStone

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

  • 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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