Meghri Fortress

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Meghri Fortress
Մեղրու բերդ
Meghri,
Syunik Province,  Armenia
Fortification walls of Meghri Fortress
Meghri Fortress Մեղրու բերդ is located in Armenia
Meghri Fortress Մեղրու բերդ
Meghri Fortress
Մեղրու բերդ
Meghri Fortress Մեղրու բերդ is located in Syunik Province
Meghri Fortress Մեղրու բերդ
Meghri Fortress
Մեղրու բերդ
Coordinates38°54′08″N 46°14′54″E / 38.90222°N 46.24833°E / 38.90222; 46.24833
TypeFortress
Site information
Open to
the public
Yes
Site history
Built1083
rebuilt: 18th century
MaterialsStone
DemolishedPartially

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]

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