Vorotnaberd
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For the nearby monastery, see Vorotnavank.
Vorotnaberd (Armenian: Որոտանաբերդ; also Davit Bek's Castle) is an important fortress along a ridge overlooking the Vorotan gorge, between the villages of Vaghatin and Vorotan in the Syunik Province of Armenia. Vorotnaberd is 1,365 metres (4,478 ft) above sea level.[1]
Quick Facts Vorotnaberd Որոտանաբերդ, Coordinates ...
Vorotnaberd Որոտանաբերդ | |
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Syunik Province, Armenia | |
Coordinates | 39.4956°N 46.1222°E / 39.4956; 46.1222 |
Type | Fortress |
Site information | |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Some of the fortress survives. |
Site history | |
Materials | Stone |
Demolished | Yes |
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