![]() The fortress was included into Atropatene when Armenia was under the Roman rule. It is also not excluded that Smbataberd is the same fortress mentioned as Symbace in Greek geographer and historian Strabo’s work “Atropatene.” The walls are 2-3 meters wide. It is much likely the fortress was built by Smbat II Tiezerakal (Master of the Universe) Bagratuni when the construction of defensive systems started flourishing. The structure of the fortress walls lets us conclude the fortress dates back to the 10th-11th centuries. The fortress is accessible only from the northern side. The fortress is protected from the east, west and south by natural cliffs, which are strengthened by tall and wide pyramid walls. Meanwhile, wise Smbat was quietly sitting in Vayots Dzor Province.” Smbataberd Fortress: General Seeing they are unable to bring down the defenders the enemy retreated. In his work “History of Sisakan” (Syunik ) Armenian historian Stepanos Orbelyan wrote: “When in 922 upon the order of Yusuf amira of Atrpatakan, general Nsr attacked Syunik, ruling Prince Smbat organized resistance in Yeghegis. It presumably has to do with King Smbat who is buried in the nearby village of Yeghegis and who is believed to have reconstructed the fortress.Īnother more reliable assumption is the fortress got its name from Prince Smbat of Syunik who lived in the tenth century. The name of this fortress is not clear yet. Also, the on-foot option is the best if it has recently rained there. ![]() Several cars like Lada Niva might be an option, but reaching the fortress on foot is much more entertaining. ![]() Smbataberd Fortress, which is one of the most interesting and memorable travel destinations, is located on the western side of Yeghegis Village on top of vertically rising inaccessible mountains.
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