Location: Stepanakert, Artsakh
Distance From Yerevan: 341km/6h 40min
Establishment: XVIII c
Mayraberd Fortress is located 14 km North-East of Stepanakert city (Artsakh). The fortress was constructed in the 50’s of the 18th century. Earlier the fortress and the nearest settlement were called Mayraberd. The fortress with high towers and thick walls is closed by Karkar River’s valley from two sides. The location and double walls used to serve as an inaccessible and powerful guard while protecting the heart of Artsakh in the 18th century.