Ertij is a fort built during the 13th century. It is situated upon a hill adjacent to the village of Arpi in the Vayots Dzor ProvinceofArmenia. Nearby in the gorge carved by the Arpa River is the cave shrineofJrovank.
| Ertij Fort | |
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| Vayots Dzor Province, Armenia | |
The fort of Ertij upon a hill in Arpi.
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  Ertij Fort
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| Coordinates | 39°43′49″N 45°16′07″E / 39.7304139°N 45.2686417°E / 39.7304139; 45.2686417 |
| Type | Fortress |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Some walls remain. |
| Site history | |
| Built | 13th century |
| Materials | Stone |
