Sev Berd or Black Fortress (Armenian: Սև բերդ; Russian: Чёрная Кре́пость, Chornaya Krepost) is an abandoned Russian imperial fortress in Gyumri, Shirak Province, Armenia. The fortress, which lies 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from the Turkish border, was built in response to the Russo-Turkish War of 1828–1829. It is a national cultural heritage monument in Armenia.
See en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sev_Berd

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August 5, 2025

Near a very important statue.. built in 1820.. the only russian castle

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Elevation 1,530 m

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