Horom Citadel, Bronze Age fortress in Shirak Province, Armenia.
The citadel extends across two substantial hills, featuring stone fortification walls that demonstrate ancient Armenian military engineering and construction techniques.
Archaeological excavations at the site reveal continuous occupation from the Bronze Age through the Urartian period, with numerous pottery fragments and obsidian tools.
The fortress stands as a research center where Armenian and American archaeologists collaborate to uncover the practices of ancient civilizations in the region.
Visitors can access the archaeological site by following the main road opposite the Kamut Reservoir, approximately one kilometer east of Horom village.
The excavation area contains cyclopean walls adjacent to two additional Urartian forts in Ghak and Shvaghtapa, forming a network of ancient defenses.
Location: Shirak Province
Location: Horom
GPS coordinates: 40.65655,43.90225
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:08
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