Fortress of Amberd
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Top 1000Wonder Type: Cultural
Country: Armenia
Best of: Architecture, Fortification
Description:
Amberd is a 7th-century fortress located 2,300 meters (7,500 ft) above sea level, on the slopes of Mount Aragats at the confluence of the Arkashen and Amberd rivers in the province of Aragatsotn, Armenia. The name translates to "fortress in the clouds" in Armenian. [More Details]
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