Proshaberd

Proshaberd
Պռոշաբերդ
Vayots Dzor Province, Armenia
Site information
TypeFortress
Open to
the public
Yes
Location
Proshaberd
Պռոշաբերդ
Shown within Armenia
Proshaberd
Պռոշաբերդ
Proshaberd
Պռոշաբերդ (Vayots Dzor)
Coordinates39°40′06″N 45°20′40″E / 39.6683°N 45.3444°E / 39.6683; 45.3444
Site history
Built13th century
Built byPrince Prosh Khaghbakian

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.