Handaberd

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Handaberd, also known as Lekh Castle or Lev Castle, is a 9th century fortress located in the Kalbajar District of Azerbaijan, near the village of Knaravan, between the villages of Chapli and Ganlykend, on the right bank of the Levçay River. It was built by Atrnerseh I, ruler of the Armenian Principality of Khachen, who resided there. ()

Alternative names: Completed: XI centuryCoordinates: 40°16'32"N, 46°6'20"E

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Kalbajar-LachinAzerbaijan

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Handaberd
93 min walk • Handaberd, also known as Lekh Castle or Lev Castle, is a 9th century fortress located in the Kalbajar District of Azerbaijan, near the village of Knaravan, between the villages of Chapli and Ganlykend, on the right bank of the Levçay River.