On the hill of Arin Berd, where the wind whispers stories from millennia ago, stand the ruins of Erebuni Fortress, the cradle of modern Yerevan. It was founded in 782 BC by order of the Urartian king Argishti I, built to guard the borders of a mighty kingdom and to control vital trade routes. Because of its ancient age, Yerevan is as old as historical events like the founding of Rome and the first Olympic Games in Ancient Greece.
From here, a sweeping panorama unfolds the same view that likely inspired the ancient warriors and builders who raised the massive walls of stone and mudbrick. Buried under the earth for centuries, the fortress began to reveal its secrets in the 19th century, when the first archaeological excavations took place. In the 1950s, large‑scale research uncovered the most significant find: a cuneiform tablet with a message from King Argishti, marking the birth and purpose of Erebuni.
Every discovery from weapons and ceramics to jewelry revives the life of the ancient citadel.
Today, these artifacts are preserved and displayed in the Erebuni Museum at the foot of the hill, where the story of the fortress continues for modern travelers.
Admission:
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4.05 USD
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per person
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Guide fee:
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1-50
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persons
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12.15 USD
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