Ertij Fort

Ertij Fort
Vayots Dzor Province, Armenia
The fort of Ertij upon a hill in Arpi.
Site information
TypeFortress
Open to the public
Yes
ConditionSome walls remain.
Location
Shown within Armenia
Ertij Fort is located in Armenia
Ertij Fort
Ertij Fort
Location within Armenia
Coordinates39°43′49″N 45°16′07″E / 39.7304139°N 45.2686417°E / 39.7304139; 45.2686417
Site history
Built13th century
MaterialsStone

Ertij is a fort built during the 13th century. It is situated upon a hill adjacent to the village of Arpi in the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia. Nearby in the gorge carved by the Arpa River is the cave shrine of Jrovank.

References

  • Kiesling, Brady (2005), Rediscovering Armenia: Guide, Yerevan, Armenia: Matit Graphic Design Studio
  • Kiesling, Brady (June 2000). Rediscovering Armenia: An Archaeological/Touristic Gazetteer and Map Set for the Historical Monuments of Armenia (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 November 2021.