Handaberd
Kalbajar District, Azerbaijan
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Handaberd, a 9th-century fortress in the Kalbajar District of Azerbaijan, stands on the right bank of the Levçay River near the villages of Lev and Knaravan. Built by Atrnerseh I, ruler of the Armenian Principality of Khachen, the stronghold exemplifies Armenian architectural tradition and served as a residence for its founder. Also known as Lekh Castle or Lev Castle, the fortress is recognized as a cultural heritage monument in Azerbaijan.
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- Type
- fortress, cultural heritage, monument
- Heritage
- cultural heritage monument in Azerbaijan
- Place
- Kalbajar District, Azerbaijan
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