Smbataberd Fortress or Tsakhats Kar fortress is located in the East of Artabuynk village of Vayots Dzor region, in the Western part of Yeghegis village. The complex is surrounded by Yeghegis gorge in the East and South and Artabuynk gorge – in the West. Smbataberd is one of the largest fortresses of Vayots Dzor and Syunik as a whole (regions in Armenia). Historic evidences about the bloody war between Armenians and Persians in the 5th century (Avarayr battle) were preserved. Nevertheless, it is possible, that the fortress was built before the 5th century. Vasakyans, a branch of Syunik dukes dynasty, turned Smbataberd into a military base. During the reign of Orbelyans Smbataberd was more strengthened.
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