Tavush Fortress, Armenia

Tavush Fortress, ArmeniaOn one of the slopes of the gorge of the river Argstev there is a high rock with the towers of medieval Tavush fortress (Berd) which gave its name to Tavush marz. Once menacing and impregnable citadel guarded the gorge entrance. One can still find pieces of broken crockery and other small objects on the fortress territory.