Ertij Fort
| Ertij Fort | |
|---|---|
| Vayots Dzor Province, Armenia | |
 The fort of Ertij upon a hill in Arpi. | |
  Ertij Fort | |
| Coordinates | 39°43′49″N 45°16′07″E / 39.7304139°N 45.2686417°E |
| Type | Fortress |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Some walls remain. |
| Site history | |
| Built | 13th century |
| Materials | Stone |
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
- Brady Kiesling, Rediscovering Armenia, p. 119; original archived at Archive.org, and current version online on Armeniapedia.org.
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