Vorotnaberd

Vorotnaberd
Որոտանաբերդ
Syunik Province, Armenia
The remains of Vorotnaberd
Site information
TypeFortress
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionSome of the fortress survives.
Location
Vorotnaberd
Որոտանաբերդ
Shown within Armenia
Vorotnaberd
Որոտանաբերդ
Vorotnaberd
Որոտանաբերդ (Syunik Province)
Coordinates39°29′44″N 46°07′20″E / 39.4956°N 46.1222°E / 39.4956; 46.1222
Site history
MaterialsStone
DemolishedYes

Vorotnaberd (Armenian: Որոտանաբերդ; also Davit Bek's Castle) is an important fortress along a ridge overlooking the Vorotan gorge, between the villages of Vaghatin and Vorotan in the Syunik Province of Armenia. Vorotnaberd is 1,365 metres (4,478 ft) above sea level.