Baghaberd
Baghaberd (Armenian: Բաղաբերդ; also David Bek's Castle) is a 4th to 12th century Armenian fortress located along a ridge overlooking the Voghji River, 14 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of the city of Kapan in the Syunik Province of Armenia. Baghaberd is at an elevation of 1,438 metres (4,718 ft).
| Baghaberd Fortress | |
|---|---|
Բաղաբերդ | |
| Syunik Province, Armenia | |
Fortification walls of Baghaberd. | |
Baghaberd Fortress Baghaberd Fortress | |
| Coordinates | 39.214849°N 46.277611°E |
| Type | Fortress |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ramparts and several towers are still mostly intact. |
| Site history | |
| Built | 4th century |
| Built by | Baghak of Sisak Nahapet |
| Materials | Stone |
| Demolished | Partially |
| Battles/wars | Prince Andovk of Syunik's victory over the Persian King Shapur II in the 4th century. Captured in 1170 by the Seljuq Turks |
| Events | Became the last capital of the Syunik kingdom in the 12th century. |
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