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Tavush Fortress

Region

Tavush

Distance from Yerevan

173 km

Type

Fortress/Castle

Tavush Fortress, also known as Tslik Amram’s Fortress, is one of medieval Armenia’s most powerful fortresses. It is located on the outskirts of Berd town, on the right bank of the Tavush River. It has been mentioned in historical sources since the 10th century, but its exact date of foundation is unknown. It initially served as the residence of Ashot II Yerkat’s governors, mainly Tslik Amram. Later, it was taken over by the Kyurikian dynasty and then by the Zakarians in the 12th-13th centuries. By the end of the 14th century, Tavush Fortress was abandoned and gradually fell into ruin. The fortress consisted of a citadel and a lower fortress. Almost no remains of buildings have been preserved in the area. Today, the ruins of the fortress can still be seen on a high and steep mountain.

Interesting

facts about Tavush Fortress

Facts

Partial excavations have been conducted, but the exact entrance and exit points of the fortress remain unclear.

Fragments of clay pottery and other objects can still be found in the area.

Remains of the fortress’s water supply system have been preserved, which brought water from the Glglan spring.

In the lower fortress, the remains of a cyclopean-style wall, the walls of a single-nave hall-type church, as well as traces of economic buildings and residences, have been preserved.

Weather in Tavush

The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for Tavush fortress depends on the weather conditions.

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Tavush Fortress on the map on Armenia