Baghaberd Fortress

Baghaberd, a fortress in the Dzork province of the Syunik province of historical Greater Armenia[1]. It was one of the impregnable fortresses of the Syunik province, which from the 4th century (until its capture in 1170) was an important military stronghold, and during the Syunik Kingdom from 970 to 1170, it was the main link in the military-strategic defense system of the capital Kapan. The fortress is currently located in the Andokavan village of Syunik province.

Baghaberd is mentioned in history under the names Baghats Fortress, Baghberd, Paghabert. There are mentions of the fortress by Shapuh Bagratuni (9th century), Hovhannes Draskhanakertsi (10th century), Vardan Areveltsi (13th century), Mkhitar Ayrivaneci (13th century), Stepanos Orbelian (13th-14th centuries).