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Erebuni Fortress (Armenian: Էրեբունի) 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 … See more
On an inscription found at Karmir Blur, the Urartian verb erebu-ni is used in the sense of "to seize, pillage, steal, or kidnap" followed by a changing direct object. Scholars have conjectured that the word, as an unchanging … See more
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 … See more
Early excavations began during the 19th century while more systematic excavations were carried out at Erebuni in 1952, under the joint … See more
• (in Armenian) Israelyan, Margarit A. Էրեբունի: Բերդ-Քաղաքի Պատմություն (Erebuni: The History of a Fortress-City). Yerevan, Armenian … See more
The site of Erebuni Fortress was atop the 65-metre (213 ft) tall hill of Arin Berd as a strategic position overlooking the Ararat plain and the main roads leading to the citadel. It also overlooked cramped Urartian town made up of residences below at the foot of … See more
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WebErebuni, ancient Urartian palace-fortress probably built by King Argishti I in the first quarter of the 8th century bc; it was located on the hill of Arin …
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WebAug 29, 2017 · Artaxata replaced Erebuni as an Armenian capital around c. 188 BCE. ArchitecturE Situated on the Arin Berd hill and occupying a space of nearly 40 hectares …
Erebuni Fortress, Holidays in Armenia - Armenian Trip
https://armeniantrip.com/erebuni-fortressWebThe Erebuni Fortress was an Urartrian stronghold, founded in the last quarter of the 8th century. B.C. by King Argishti I. Located within the Yerevan city limits, the striking archeological remains are an excellent …
Erebuni Fortress, Yerevan - Advantour
https://www.advantour.com/armenia/yerevan/erebuni-fortress.htmWebHistorians found out that the citadel of ancient Urartu, Erebuni, was the first major military strategic centre of the country on Ararat plain. The fortress was surrounded by three rows of powerful walls and was an architectural …
Erebuni fortress and museum in Yerevan, Armenia
toursinarmenia.am/erebuniWebJul 05, 2014 · When speaking of attractions, of course, we should not forget about the Erebuni fortress, which was built near the settlement in Yerevan today. The castle is …
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WebIn honour of founding the city, a painted wooden figurine of an armed warrior was made, with a cuneiform inscription on a bronze pedestal. This confirms the significance of Yerebuni …
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