Kakavaberd

Today in : Armenia
First trace of activity : ca. 9th century C.E
Last trace of activity : ca. 13th century C.E
Recorded names : Կաքավաբերդ, Kaqavaberd , Kak’avaberd, Geghi Berd, Keghi Berd, Kegh, Գեղի բերդ, Gełi Berd, Tatuli Berd, Kyokhva Berd

Description : Kakavaberd or Kaqavaberd (Armenian: Կաքավաբերդ, Eastern Armenian Kak’avaberd; also known as Geghi Berd, Keghi Berd or Kegh (Armenian: Գեղի բերդ Gełi Berd) is a fortress on a ridge overlooking the Azat River gorge at Khosrov Forest State Reserve in Ararat Province, Armenia. Kakavaberd is 1,516 metres (4,974 ft) above sea level.

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