Lori Fortress

It is an 11th-century Armenian fortress located near the Lori Berd village in Lori Province, Armenia. The fortress was built by David Anhoghi in 1065. He transformed it into the 2nd capital of the Tashir-Dzoraget kingdom. The city’s construction had a citadel, suburbs, and shahastan.

During the invasion of Chaghatay Noyim, the fortress was decimated in 1236. By the second half of the 18th century, Lori Berd had lost its status and became a regular fortress. Eventually, from 1926-to 1931, water supply issues forced residents to move to the village and the fortress was left abandoned.

History

The Georgian King Giorgi III of Georgia was trapped in it and besieged his rebellious nephew, Demna of Georgia in 1177.

It was captured by the Mongol commander Chagatai the Elder in 1239.
Today, the ruins of walls, bridges, and other medieval constructions, in an impressive site are well preserved.

You can see the remains of the old baths as you walk along the site's paved path, which leads to a small church surrounded
by its khatchkar, which stops at the edge of a cliff overlooking the Dzoraget River.