Erebuni Fortress

Lovely place located in Yerevan city.which is near the republic square close to northan

Erebuni Fortress, also known as Arin Berd, is an Urartian fortified city, located in Yerevan, Armenia. It is 1,017 metres above sea level. It was one of several fortresses built along the northern Urartian border and was one of the most important political, economic and cultural centers of the vast kingdom.

Erebuni was founded by Urartian King Argishti I (r. ca. 785–753 BC) in 782 BC. It was built on top of a hill called Arin Berd overlooking the Aras River Valley to serve as a military stronghold to protect the kingdom's northern borders. It has been described as being "designed as a great administrative and religious centre, a fully royal capital." According to Margarit Israelyan, Argishti began the construction of Erebuni after conquering the territories north of Yerevan and west of Lake Sevan, roughly corresponding to where the town of Abovyan is currently located. Accordingly, the prisoners he captured in these campaigns, both men and women, were used to help build his town.

Erebuni Fortress, also known as Arin Berd, is an Urartian fortified city, located in Yerevan, Armenia. It is 1,017 metres (3,337 ft) above sea level. It was one of several fortresses built along the northern Urartian border and was one of the most important political, economic and cultural centers of the vast kingdom. The name Yerevan itself is derived from Erebuni.

A 782 B.C. fortress. You can visit the museum before going up the hill. The views are amazing.

Amazing historical place with great views onto the city and it's surroundings. You can walk inside fortress among old buildings. Though to get there be prepared to tackle some stairs :)

amazing historical place which pass through thousand years to reach us

A piece of History that makes you travel back in time with your imagination

It is an historical place, when you walk there it seems that you are meeting people and they are telling you stories of an old nation that survived so many years. Being small nation it didn’t prohibit to be strong. Their love of their nation let them to survive after all the attacks...

Having been founded in 722 B.C., Erebuni fortress is still impressive. It is one of the most important Urartian sites. It is a great place for the lovers of ancient castles.
There are various cuneiform inscriptions. You can walk at Apadana, Khaldi tower and some other cute places.

Yerevan day is celebrated sometime mid-October every year. They have some nice events in this Museum. Go, check out!

Historical place 2800 years ago

Recommended historical site to be.

A relic of ancient kingdom - and a first vestige of modern Yerevan

Cool

fantastic view and interesting historical overview

Amazing place, super old frescos.

Erebuni fortress, 8th century BC

very spiritual place . I advise

Very old palace

Amazing place