Lori Fortress
| Lori Fortress Լոռե բերդ | |
|---|---|
| Lori Province, Armenia | |
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The fortress entrance | |
  Lori Fortress Լոռե բերդ | |
| Coordinates | 41°00′09″N 44°25′52″E / 41.002638°N 44.4312°E |
| Type | Fortress |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Some portion of the fortification walls, bath house and other buildings. |
| Site history | |
| Built by | King David I Anhoghin |
Lori Fortress (Armenian: Լոռե բերդ) is an 11th century Armenian fortress located near the Lori Berd village in Lori Province, Armenia. The fortress was built by David Anhoghin to become the capital of Kingdom of Tashir-Dzoraget in 1065.
References
- Holding, Nicholas (2006). Armenia: with Nagorno Karabagh. Bradt Travel Guides ltd. p. 161. Retrieved 25 July 2011.
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