The ruins of a great Erebuni fortress, very sad that it's not reconstructed. Also there's a nice museum nearby and the landscape from the wall is amazing - you can see the city and mountains from there. Definitely that one of the places in Yerevan to visit.
An ancient fortress dating back to 782 BC, with the construction of which the history begins, and gets the name of the modern capital of Armenia — Yerevan. Getting to know her begins with a small museum. All information is presented in five languages, including Russian, and there are interactive VR locations.
From the museum, you can walk up the stairs to the fortress itself, or rather, to its partially restored foundation. The monumental structure at that time included a palace, warehouses, and temples. There is a map at the entrance for orientation.
A visit to the museum and the fortress costs 1,500 drams, there are excursions in different languages, but it is better to find out about their availability on a certain day in advance.
We managed to visit the museum and the fortress. The museum exposition is very small and does not take up much time and is in an acceptable condition.
Now to the cockroaches. The very site of the fortress is shocking. Prepare for the fact that without external sources of information or without knowing anything in advance, you will not understand anything, because all the information labels have faded and burned out. The space is in disrepair, the handrails are rusty, the tiles are broken, and the wastelands are invaded by wild shrubs, it is clear that once they made arrangements here under the patronage of several charitable foundations, but since then it seems nothing has been touched. The space of the fortress is apparently almost not guarded, which is why typical "Masha+" are carved on the wall frescoes.Sasha" in Armenian in large numbers (I'm not sure that the frescoes are original). In general, there is only a foundation, a couple of walls and a few points with cuneiform writing.
In general, it is a pity that 1500 drams were spent, I do not recommend it.
The history of Yerevan began from here, and it is definitely worth visiting here. It is necessary to go in the summer in the morning, the fortress and the museum at it are open from 10.30. Even at this time it is very hot. There are many interesting artifacts in the museum, although the museum is small. When you go up to the fortress, there are many information stands, but, unfortunately, burned out in the sun. It is impossible to read anything, but it would be very interesting! Is it really impossible to fix it? It is a pity that such an attitude towards history on the part of the administration.
The fortress is located in one of the districts of the city, the city began with it. Only a small exhibition was opened in the museum near the fortress. But the guide Asya perfectly told the NPM about the history, exhibits and climbed the fortress with us.The fortress enchants with energy and views of Yerevan, mountains and hills. I wanted to wander among the ancient stones for a long time, touch the history and breathe the air of Urartu
The museum is interesting and not too overloaded with exhibits. Excellent view of the city and the city and the surrounding area from the fortress itself. The opportunity to come into contact with really ancient vez
Отличное место, рекомендую и музей, и крепость.
Действительно не хватает финансирования и дальнейших работ, ухода и присмотра за крепостью.
Было чисто. Виды хорошие, в ясную погоду наверно прекрасные.
В день посещения был дым (от сжигания мусора у города, судя по всему) и погода так себе, но это не испортило впечатлений.
Мелочи: Не нашла сувенирных монеток, в Ереване есть коллекционные стенды рядом с достопримечательностью. Можно купить дорого в аэропорту и музее Лусик Агулеци.
В музее есть туалеты, сувенирная лавка, VR за доп.плату, но дороговато. Я купила книгу по реконструкции крепости вместо VR.
One of the most interesting historical sights is located not far from Yerevan. The oldest fortress. I recommend reading history or taking a guided tour.
You can see it, but it's better with a guide. The museum consists of 1 room with 10 exhibits, the fortress itself is not very interesting without a tour. Except for the children to run / jump, but the order is monitored by a whole 1 policeman.
While it's not hot, it's fashionable to take a look once. The grass is green, everything is blooming and the views are beautiful. But the fortress itself, or rather what meets us now, is the result of a mediocre restoration. I don't know who is interested in this
Quite an original place. Interestingly, all the ancient records are about the number of accumulated pots of grain and wine, and not about military affairs.
The museum is currently under restoration. There is a small exhibition in one room.
The views from the fortress are fantastic in clear weather.
I hope that this historic place will be renovated soon.
Если есть время, рекомендую доехать - из цента Еревана всего полчаса на такси, но попадаешь в другой мир. Прекрасно виден Арарат, вокруг - красные холмы, как на полотнах Сарьяна, чудный воздух и тишина. Сама крепость по большей части новодел, но было бы странно, если бы с 7 века до нашей эры сохранилось больше, чем несколько камней.
При этом я очень люблю бывать там, где жили люди несколько тысяч лет назад, будь это в Греции, Италии, других странах. Потому что у них реально был выбор, и выбрали они самые лучшие места с захватывающими видами на большие пространства вокруг, а это дает ощущение (пусть иллюзорное) власти над миром и природой. На несколько минут можно и в Еребуни почувствовать себя на месте властителя окрестных земель 😊
В музее не были, поэтому ничего не могу сказать.
It's a sooo interesting place, you walk between these walls of the fortress and draw interesting scenes and plots from the lives of people before our era. It is difficult to imagine that 2,800 years ago a water supply was brought to this fortress and the water rose to the top of the hill without any pumps and electrical equipment!
They are already being ripped off at the entrance to the fortress. You can park near the fortress only by "your own". In response to comments about the lack of a parking ban sign, the local security guard begins to behave inappropriately
The fortress impressed with its scale. A part of the temple and houses have been reconstructed. Excavations are continuing on the territory. From the top, in clear weather, Ararat and the whole of Yerevan are visible at a glance.
One of the fortresses (the main one) (and of course the ruins, not the fortress) (and of course the restored ruins))), during the excavations of which they found the very cuneiform inscription that testifies to the 2800 year history of the city.
Entrance for an adult costs 1500 drams, the cost of excursion service only in the museum is 4500 drams (in foreign languages), 6000 drams museum + fortress.
5 for the significance and historicity, there is energy. 3 per condition. But the total is still 5, because the place is older than the Acropolis and it is also rebuilt, so you can not lose to it according to estimates ;)
Классное место! Из крепости открывается прекрасный вид на Ереван и горы. Сидеть на лавочке и смотреть можно очень долго.
Немного расстроили выцветшие и потрепанные информационные щиты, на некоторых совсем ничего не видно.
Но здорово, что по крепости можно спокойно ходить, трогать, залезать.
Нам понравилось!
Don't waste time and money, nothing good at all, the museum is very small, the ruins are terrible, everywhere there are stripped signs and old stairs and boards (dirty. There are no views from the word at all, broken factories around and houses without roofs. It's better to go to the same Choir Virap for free, believe me!!!
beautiful view of the city, let inside, though only on the ground floor
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Олеся
Level 7 Local Expert
January 8
The museum is small, but there are explanatory informative texts in 3 languages, including Russian. Only ruins remain of the fortress, the stands at the top are faded, the view from the fortress is beautiful, at the houses and buildings of ordinary people.
To climb and jump, the view is not bad. The museum is interesting, they don't work until late
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Рафаэль В.
Level 5 Local Expert
July 14
The place itself is interesting, desolation, not well-groomed depressing. If it had been somewhere in Europe, it would have been done in a completely different way. The authorities of Yerevan failed!
Достопримечательность с огромнейшим потенциалом, расположенная чуть ли не в промзоне. Сами руины производят удручающее впечатление. Таблички все выцвели, часть покорябана вандалами. Такое впечатление, что с 70х годов никто не вкладывался в поддержание памятника. Мусор открыто не валяется и на том спасибо. Очень, очень жаль, что такое отношение к памятнику, который мог бы стать жемчужиной Еревана.
Внимание!
Если едете на такси вбивайте музей, а не крепость, иначе вас доставят к выходу и будете обходить!
Само же место заслуживает внимания и достойной оценки
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Василий
Level 8 Local Expert
April 14
This is not a fortress, but ruins. There is nothing interesting for an ordinary person here, only the site is of interest to archaeologists. Piled stones, restored walls, everything is overgrown.
Добирались до крепости на общественном транспорте. На экскурсию попасть не смогли. Осматривали самостоятельно. Таблички с текстом, конечно, имеются, но я бы предпочла живой рассказ. Виды открываются красивые, древность поражает.
Mitja
Level 10 Local Expert
June 21, 2023
Интересный (хоть и небольшой) музей + остатки самой крепости. В одной из стен крепости есть высеченная клинопись. Как бонус - прекрасный вид на город.
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Анастасия М.
Level 4 Local Expert
April 30, 2023
Хорошее место.
Советую в солнечную погоду надеть шляпу, спрятаться от солнца наверну почти негде.
Мешки со строительным мусором немного мешали фотографировать.
Можно выделить утро и прогуляться там. Обращайте внимание на часы работы, они не стандартные.