Ushiberd, Iron Age fortress in Aragatsotn Region, Armenia.
The fortress stands at an elevation of 1365 meters with remaining stone walls positioned along the edges of a prominent hill.
The site originated as a settlement during the 3rd to 1st millennia BC before the construction of the defensive fortification in the Iron Age.
The fortress represents Armenian military architecture, demonstrating the defensive strategies employed by ancient civilizations in the Armenian Highlands.
The archaeological site contains large collections of stones from fallen fortification walls, providing visitors with insights into ancient construction methods.
Near the fortress base stands Saint Sargis Monastery from the 7th-13th centuries, alongside a 10th-century chapel on the main road.
Location: Aragatsotn Region
Location: Ushi
Elevation above the sea: 1,365 m
Address: 1,5 կմ ամ
GPS coordinates: 40.34750,44.36010
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:17
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