Erebuni Fortress
Էրեբունի
Built by King Argishti I of Urartu in 782 BC, this fortress marks the origin of Yerevan, and a museum at its foot displays cuneiform stone tablets.
Erebuni Fortress stands on Arin Berd hill, southeast of Yerevan. Built in 782 BC, it is regarded as the starting point of Yerevan, 29 years older than Rome. On the summit, mud-brick remains of a palace, temple and storerooms survive, and some murals have been restored to their original appearance. On clear days there are views toward Mount Ararat. At the foot of the hill, the Erebuni Museum displays cuneiform stone tablets recording the city's founding, bronzes and Urartian artifacts. Admission is about 1,500 dram, and the museum is closed on Mondays. The site is about 7 km from the city center, so a taxi is the easiest way to get there.
Opening hours
Approx. Tue–Sun 10:30–16:30
Nearby sights
- GUM Market
- Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral
- Vernissage Market
- History Museum of Armenia
- Republic Square
- Blue Mosque
- Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Sergei Parajanov Museum