Erebuni Town-Fortress
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MyInnerBillMurray
41 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
The walls were reconstructed (hardly could made it through 3000 years because of the earthquakes) - but still, this beautiful place has the touch of ancient history. Wonderful view on Yerevan from the hill. The exposition abouth Urartu civilization in the museum below was small but curious. You can be sure that Armenian people worship their history. I was able to talk to actual archeologists near the fortress (they worked on the side of the hill where ancient city used to be & inside the fortress) and they showed me some of their recent findings.
Written 1 July 2023
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Mcshlle
Manila, Philippines307 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
There is a small museum here and ruins of the citadel (the citadel would be quite a walk)
It’s amazing how we can have a glimpse the kind of system that existed before. The art and artefacts somehow reminds me of Egypt )especially the chariot ) personally I think they have resemblance but I have no idea why 😂
The citadel is amazing, the location is very strategic. You can see the whole city view from there. Imagine during that time you can see if enemies are approaching lol. Then if they are in range you can kill them with archers, or catapult if it exist at that time.
I wasn’t able to go around the citadel and go inside the vicinity because we were running out of time. From the front though, you can see how vast the area is.
Try not to be too noisy you might offend the spirits. I think I somehow offended the ancient spirits there if any because I dreamed bout the fortress and the spirits after I go home. First time was about war and music and a hand. Second one was coins, sprits trying to take me and there was earthquake. Most recent one was buying tickets to a ship to cross maybe the underworld? Lol I don’t know it’s hazy and a bit scary. But I would still love to go back here and fully explore the citadel. Hopefully when it’s spring and there are flowers, maybe my dreams won’t be nightmares next time 😂🤦♀️
It’s amazing how we can have a glimpse the kind of system that existed before. The art and artefacts somehow reminds me of Egypt )especially the chariot ) personally I think they have resemblance but I have no idea why 😂
The citadel is amazing, the location is very strategic. You can see the whole city view from there. Imagine during that time you can see if enemies are approaching lol. Then if they are in range you can kill them with archers, or catapult if it exist at that time.
I wasn’t able to go around the citadel and go inside the vicinity because we were running out of time. From the front though, you can see how vast the area is.
Try not to be too noisy you might offend the spirits. I think I somehow offended the ancient spirits there if any because I dreamed bout the fortress and the spirits after I go home. First time was about war and music and a hand. Second one was coins, sprits trying to take me and there was earthquake. Most recent one was buying tickets to a ship to cross maybe the underworld? Lol I don’t know it’s hazy and a bit scary. But I would still love to go back here and fully explore the citadel. Hopefully when it’s spring and there are flowers, maybe my dreams won’t be nightmares next time 😂🤦♀️
Written 8 March 2019
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sylviajeanaslet
Chester1 contribution
This is the oldest site in Yerevan from which the city took it's name. Though a little sadly neglected on site, due to their lack of funds, there is an excellent museum which is very up to date and contains treasures from the early history of the Armenians. We were fascinated by this history - going back to very early times, and it's treasures. Armenia is a most evocative and beautiful country, only just recovering from Communist neglect and rediscovering hope for their national future. This site puts everything into it's long and distinguished historical context
Written 1 June 2005
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Meresanch
Prague97 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
The small museum is very well managed and you can receive many information about Erebuni and Urartu period. There is also a model of fortress how it looked like at the time of Urartu period. Fortress spreads on the top of hill behind the museum. Although it is very impressive, some reconstructions on the site are not very nice. But as important place of history, specially in very modern Yerevan, it worth a visit.
Written 13 July 2018
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Mell72
Los Angeles, CA42 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Wow! Wow! Wow! People actually lived here 2800 years ago. What an amazing thing. We walked around for 1.5 hours. Maybe a bit too long.
Written 7 April 2018
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KiwiKaren5
Palmerston North, New Zealand22 contributions
Sept 2017 • Friends
It's a pity the restoration work has not been taken with more care. It's a vital historic place. The frescos can still be seen but the stone work needs better work. Also needs a clean up of the area.
Written 30 September 2017
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Amanda P
New York City, NY253 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
I very much enjoy ancient ruins. It is in good condition for being built around 700 bc. The museum is small but interesting. The earlier reviewer who said it was not well preserved is wrong. The beauty of this is it is not touched and overly polished. You do not have most of it roped off for renovation like you would in western Europe. It is pure here and you can touch ancient history with your hands.You can climb onto the walls and get the feel of history. Around the ruins there are signs that tell of the history written in Armenian,english and Russia. You do not need a guide as it is all written. I advise not to waste the money on the guide. The people in the museum are very nice and helpful. I can offer no advise on getting here as I walked 1.5 hours there and back. Not advised for people with kids as the roads to it are not always so good for walking. I have no idea why this is not the number 1 attraction in Yerevan.
Written 4 May 2017
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Ren
Dubai, United Arab Emirates55 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
Don't miss this if you will visit Armenia, it's as ancient as it gets! Walk along the path of a place which was built almost 3,000 years ago. The walls and stones are still there and it's very tempting to get some of the rocks from the damaged walls and have a piece of history ;)
The view on top is really nice and you will get to see the whole city of Yerevan.
The view on top is really nice and you will get to see the whole city of Yerevan.
Written 11 April 2017
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Walid I
Beirut, Lebanon180 contributions
Aug 2016
Erebuni fortress is a Museum for Armenian History for more 3000 years ago , you can see all Yerevan from Erebuni Fortress
Written 7 March 2017
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99Maria
Montreal, Canada411 contributions
Aug 2014 • Solo
Erebuni fortress sits above the plains of Yerevan at a height of 1017m. It was built in 782 B.C. and not much is left today. It is in ruins with some foundation walls still standing. But one comes here for two reasons : the frescoed walls which are truly amazing and the fabulous view of the city of Yerevan and Mont Ararat! Some of the ancient wall paintings are priceless. It is an explosion of colors and they are painstakingly done. There are also numerous cuneiform inscriptions are carved on the basalt walls. And at the end of your visit, a view of Mount Ararat from the fortress's ramparts is just unforgettable...
Written 24 September 2014
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Крепость находится в одном из районов города Ереван. Поэтому либо любое такси, либо любой навигатор. С парковками не очень хорошо. Лучше такси. И начинать обход стоит с музея но с гидом. Они расскажут уникальные вещи (хотя я сама редко в музеях беру гидов, но тут уникальный случай).
Written 12 May 2019
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