Erebuni Fortress, Archaeological fortress in Erebuni District, Armenia
The stone and adobe brick fortress sits atop Arin Berd hill at 1,017 meters elevation, featuring defensive walls reaching 15 meters in height.
King Argishti I established this military stronghold in 782 BC, bringing 6,600 prisoners from Hatti and Supani regions to construct and populate it.
The fortress includes temples dedicated to Urartian deities, a royal palace, and an assembly hall decorated with preserved wall paintings and inscriptions.
The Erebuni Historical Museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with entrance fees of 1500 AMD for adults.
Archaeological excavations have uncovered 20,000 artifacts, including preserved cereal grains that reveal ancient agricultural methods of the Urartian civilization.
Location: Yerevan
Location: Erebuni District
Architects: Argishti I of Urartu
Elevation above the sea: 1,017 m
GPS coordinates: 40.14065,44.53795
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:36
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