Proshaberd (Armenian: Պռոշաբերդ, also Boloraberd) is a fortress built in the 13th century by Prince Prosh Khaghbakian. It is located about 7 kilometres (4 mi) northeast of the town of Vernashen in the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia. It is located about one kilometre east of the 14th-century Spitakavor Monastery.
| Proshaberd Պռոշաբերդ | |
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| Vayots Dzor Province, Armenia | |
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  Proshaberd Պռոշաբերդ  Proshaberd Պռոշաբերդ | |
| Coordinates | 39°40′06″N 45°20′40″E / 39.6683°N 45.3444°E |
| Type | Fortress |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Site history | |
| Built | 13th century |
| Built by | Prince Prosh Khaghbakian |
Name
editThe fortress is called Proshaberd (or Proshi Berd) after its founder Prosh Khaghbakian.[1] Its other name, Boloraberd, is composed of the words bolor 'round' and berd 'fortress'.
Location and description
editThe fortress is located the conical peak of a high mountain called Takyadonduran about 7–8 kilometres (4–5 mi) northeast of the village of Vernashen in the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia.[2] It occupies an area of about 1–1.5 hectares. Its walls are basalt and had defensive towers, the remains of which are still visible. Also visible are traces of the fortress's water pipe.[1] The structures within the fortress's walls are all ruined and buried under a thick layer of soil.[3] A chapel is located on its eastern side.[1]
History
editThe fortress was built by Prosh Khaghbakian, an Armenian prince of the Khaghbakian or Proshian dynasty, in the 13th century. It served as the prince's seat.[1]
References
editCitations
edit- ^ a b c d Hakobian, Melik-Bakhshian & Barseghian 1986.
- ^ Zarian 1993, p. 133.
- ^ Hakobian 1976.
Bibliography
edit- Hakobian, T. Kh.; Melik-Bakhshian, S. T.; Barseghian, H. Kh. (1986). "Boloraberd". Hayastani ev harakitsʻ shrjanneri teghanunneri baṛaran [Dictionary of Toponymy of Armenia and Adjacent Territories] (in Armenian). Vol. 1. Yerevan University Publishing House. p. 722.
- Hakobian, T. Kh. (1976). "Boloraberd". Haykakan sovetakan hanragitaran [Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia] (in Armenian). Vol. 2. Main editorial office of the Armenian Encyclopedia. p. 511.
- Kiesling, Brady (2005). Rediscovering Armenia: Guide. Yerevan, Armenia: Matit Graphic Design Studio.
- Kiesling, Brady (June 2000). Rediscovering Armenia: An Archaeological/Touristic Gazetteer and Map Set for the Historical Monuments of Armenia (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 November 2021.
- Zarian, A. A. (1993). "Boloraberd amrotsʻě". Lraber Hasarakakan Gitutyunneri (in Armenian). 2 (2): 133–140.