Handaberd
Handaberd (Armenian: Հանդաբերդ), also known as Lekh Castle (Azerbaijani: Lex qalası, Löh qalası) or Lev Castle, is a 9th-century fortress located in the Kalbajar District of Azerbaijan, near the villages of Lev and Knaravan, on the right bank of the Levçay River. It was built by Atrnerseh I, ruler of the Armenian Principality of Khachen, who resided there.
| Handaberd | |
|---|---|
Հանդաբերդ Lekh Castle • Lex qalası | |
| Kalbajar District, Azerbaijan | |
Gates of Handaberd fortress | |
| Coordinates | 40°13′37″N 46°08′16″E |
| Type | Castle |
| Site history | |
| Built | 9th century |
| Built by | Atrnerseh I |
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