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Amberd (, also known as Anberd ) is the name given to the 7th-century Armenian fortress located above sea level, on the slopes of Mount Aragats at the confluence of the Arkashen and Amberd rivers in the province of Aragatsotn, Armenia. The name translates to "fortress in the clouds" in Armenian. It is also the name incorrectly attributed to Vahramashen Church, the 11th-century Armenian church near the castle. The village of Byurakan is located away from the site of Amberd.

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  • Amberd (, also known as Anberd ) is the name given to the 7th-century Armenian fortress located above sea level, on the slopes of Mount Aragats at the confluence of the Arkashen and Amberd rivers in the province of Aragatsotn, Armenia. The name translates to "fortress in the clouds" in Armenian. It is also the name incorrectly attributed to Vahramashen Church, the 11th-century Armenian church near the castle. The village of Byurakan is located away from the site of Amberd.
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demolished
  • 1236(xsd:integer)
map caption
  • Shown within Armenia
map size
  • 275(xsd:integer)
open to public
  • Yes
Name
  • Amberd
  • Ամբերդ
Type
  • Fortress
Caption
  • The Fortress of Amberd and S. Astvatsatsin Church.
Condition
  • A large portion of the fortification walls, bath house and church remain intact.
used
  • Site: Since the Stone Age; Fortress: From the 7th to 13th centuries
Latitude
  • 40(xsd:double)
map type
  • Armenia
Longitude
  • 44(xsd:double)
Builder
  • Kamsarakan family
Location
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  • Amberd (, also known as Anberd ) is the name given to the 7th-century Armenian fortress located above sea level, on the slopes of Mount Aragats at the confluence of the Arkashen and Amberd rivers in the province of Aragatsotn, Armenia. The name translates to "fortress in the clouds" in Armenian. It is also the name incorrectly attributed to Vahramashen Church, the 11th-century Armenian church near the castle. The village of Byurakan is located away from the site of Amberd.
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