Meghri Fortress

38°54′08″N 46°14′54″E / 38.90222°N 46.24833°E / 38.90222; 46.24833TypeFortressSite informationOpen to
the publicYesSite historyBuilt1083
rebuilt: 18th centuryMaterialsStoneDemolishedPartially

Meghri Fortress (Armenian: Մեղրու բերդ) is an 11th-century Armenian fortress located in the town of Meghri. It is located on a hill overlooking the old section of the town from the north. Built in 1083, the fortress was founded during the 11th century and entirely rebuilt during the 18th century.[1]

References

  1. ^ ՄԵՂՐԻԻ ԲԵՐԴ
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