Bjni Fortress (Armenian: Բջնի բերդ) is a medieval Armenian fortress located in the village of Bjni in the Kotayk Province of Armenia. It sits upon the top and along the sides of a mesa that divides the village nearly in half.

The remains of the 9th- to 10th-century Bjni Fortress of the Pahlavuni family sit along the top and sides of a mesa that divides the village almost in half. The larger portion of the village is located west of the mesa and curves south, while a smaller portion is east.

2022年12月18日 · Bjni Fortress - walls all over hillside. In the time of the Bagratuni (s) B'jni fell under the domain of the Pahlavuni (s), who built a fortress and a church there in the 11th century.

The Fortress of Bjni was built in the 9th-10th centuries by the Pahlavuni Princes in the village of Bjni, which was first mentioned in Armenian historian and chronicler Ghazar Parpetsi’s “History of Armenia.”

Bjni fortress situated in the gorge of river Hrazdan, Kotayk Region (Marz) 9 km south east from city Hrazdan. Bjni was known for church Surb Astvatsatsin (Holly Virgin) and the castle.

Bjni Fortress, located in the Kotayk Province of Armenia, stands as a significant historical and archaeological site. This fortress, perched on a rocky hill, offers insights into Armenia’s medieval military architecture and history.

2017年6月21日 · The impenetrable fortress of Bjni has truly been one of the strongholds, keepers and spiritual supporters of Armenians. Only the western and northern walls, and fragments of the secret passageways of that symbol of protection have survived until today.

The history of the fortress begins in the 10th-11th centuries, when the Pahlavun founded a fortress that was the main fortress of the Nig province. The ruler of the fortress was Vasak Pahlavuni. The fort of Bjni is protected by rocks from the south, east and west.

Bjni Fortress, an impressive castle nestled in the village of Bjni, graces the picturesque landscape of Kotayk province in Armenia. Perched atop a rocky plateau, the fortress divides the village into two parts, its grandeur enhancing the natural beauty of the surroundings.

The Bjni Fortress is a medieval fortress situated in the village of Bjni in the Kotayk Province of Armenia. It stands on a hill overlooking the surrounding landscape and is situated on the left bank of the Hrazdan River.