Erebuni
The town of Erebuni and its citadel were founded in 782 BCE by King Argishti I. The town lay around the foot of Arin Berd hill, where the fortress stood. The stronghold was built 65 meters above the town and covered an area of 3 hectares.
Legend
1. Outer Portico-Post
1a. Entrance to Citadel
2. Argishti I Cuneiform Inscription
3. Defensive Wall
3a. Trap-wall
4. Temple to Khaldi
4a. Apadana
4b. Ziggurat, temple cuneiform
5. Central Plaza
6. Large Column Hall
7. Palace Entrance Cuneiform
8. Palace Peristyle Courtyard
9. Temple to Susi
10. Antechamber
11. Servants’ Quarters
12. Garrison Quarters
13. Granary
14. Storage vessels
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