Erebuni Historical and Archaeological Museum-Reserve

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Level 2 Local Expert

We visited Erebuni with our family, unfortunately a part of the museum was closed due to revenovation. The museum is overall a lovely place with lots of interesting artifacts and it was very interesting to be able to visit the remnants of the ancient Erebuni "castle". The staff were helpsome although it was very disappointing that the museum did not invest more into the signs standing outside since they got miscolored. Oh and they do have a sign in front of the castle for blind people. To sum it up, I definitely recommend this place, very interesting and great history.

Aaron Sakulich

Level 3 Local Expert

This place is neat. Lots of unique birds. Saw pied wheatears and greater wheatears, among others. Museum is a bit small, but good. Enjoyed walking around here

Mher Mangasaryan

Level 5 Local Expert

Perfect city - outing for our family. Professional and friendly personnel, nice exhibit-halls. And walking in the hill outside and feeling the 3000 years old spirit of the city right by your side, is just breathtaking.

Levon Kirakosian

Level 4 Local Expert

Need some maintenance.

corp-pma20438

Level 7 Local Expert

A must see place

Levon Avetisyan

Level 2 Local Expert

Must see

Rafael M

Level 15 Local Expert

Great view, great place

Noy Z.

Level 12 Local Expert

Waited for something better.

Оксана Недоспасова

Level 12 Local Expert

Today we visited this museum with the children.Admission for children is 500 AMD, for adults 1500 AMD. I advise you to take a guide , it's still 4,500 rubles , it will be more interesting. We looked at the exhibits in a small hall , the rest is under repair , and then went up to the fortress itself , or rather, to what was left of it.I was impressed by the original city passport plate at the entrance , as well as the views of the city. Handmade jewelry and souvenirs are also available. I recommend you to visit!

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Андрей Маслов

Level 8 Local Expert

An interesting place that allows you to understand where Yerevan started from. The foundation of the fortress has been preserved in good condition, there is a museum where you can get acquainted with the history of Eribuni, and then go for a walk around the fortress. Even in its current ruined state, it leaves a pleasant impression for history lovers.

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Аксиния Н.

Level 7 Local Expert

The monument made a huge impression on me. The very thought of how close and tangible such antiquity is is creepy. I know that archaeological excavations are still ongoing, and I was surprised by the lack of fencing on the excavation site itself. I hope that tourists and our curiosity do not greatly complicate the already difficult work of the expedition. The climb is not difficult, but it is a must!!! Take water with you if you plan to experience history in the heat. I was climbing at +37°, I regretted that I had not foreseen this moment.

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Станислав Збарский

Level 12 Local Expert

The fortress itself is poorly preserved, but the cuneiform tablets, which are 3,000 years old, look great on the walls. There is a translation in 4 languages and quite detailed descriptions on information stands. Below is a modest museum of finds from here and from other excavations. Friendly staff, small souvenir shop. There aren't many visitors, and that's fine :)

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Екатерина

Level 8 Local Expert

We were not very lucky, the museum was under renovation, only one hall was working, and we examined the remains of the fortress. After that, we were given access to wifi so that we could call a taxi.

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Евгения Ш.

Level 5 Local Expert

Everything is fine, the tour was conducted for me alone, thank you, it was very interesting!Part of the building is still under reconstruction, and a more extensive tour is promised in October!

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Оксана Кистанова

Level 13 Local Expert

The staff is great, the museum is tiny, plus one hall was closed, but we really enjoyed the guide and her lecture. We recommend it. And after the lecture, they went to the fortress, the weather was fine, poppies were blooming. Beautiful views.

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Гречко Мария

Level 15 Local Expert

The museum, which is under the roof, seemed very small. But the fortress itself was impressive. Especially those rooms that were reconstructed back in Soviet times. It's just a shame that they suffer because of modern vandals.

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Avigeya1980

Level 12 Local Expert

The most interesting museum of the ancient history of Armenia . I recommend walking along it only with a guide. His services cost about 1 thousand rubles. But how many new things can you learn!

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Ирина

Level 6 Local Expert

It's a big, beautiful building, but there's only one tiny room. The territory of the fortress is quite large, offers stunning views of Ararat and Yerevan, lots of flowers

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Наталья Невская

Level 9 Local Expert

A pleasant place to walk. There is a wonderful view of the city. The walls of the old fortress, along which you can walk, admiring Yerevan and the surrounding area. A small museum, just the kind to not get too tired. But informative enough! I learned for myself about the system of an ancient water pipeline 80 km long, which in very old centuries stretched up this mountain, into the fortress. And there are many other interesting things about winemaking, for example, that some ancient grape varieties are still used. Be sure to climb this fortress if you are a romantic!

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Наталья Шалимова

Level 13 Local Expert

We were with a friend on 06/21/2025. We took a guided tour in Russian. A gorgeous tour guide, obviously loves his job very much! He answers all questions and does it with all his heart! The impressions were very good!

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Данил С.

Level 17 Local Expert

It's a very cool museum, be sure to go up to the fortress and pet the dog that lives there.

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Sergey Novozhilov

Level 9 Local Expert

Very interesting! There remains a feeling of touching antiquity. It is a pity that excavations and conservation of the outstanding historical monument are not continuing. I think he still holds a lot of secrets from the past.

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Diana Kashirina

Level 7 Local Expert

The museum itself is wonderful and has a very interesting exposition. We always go with guests when they come to this museum. We called and ordered an individual tour for two people. Price: 1,500 for admission, 4,500 guided tour in Russian per person. Bottom line: The main hall is closed, only two small ones are open. There is practically nothing to see. We went up to see the fortress on our own, it's open for entry, I highly recommend it, but still, it's great to do it after viewing the main exhibition. It's unpleasant and incomprehensible why they didn't say on the phone that the main hall was closed! And the tour will last only 15 minutes!!!

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люся данелян

Level 7 Local Expert

I really liked the historical guide, she told me everything beautifully.The ancient exhibits caused a flurry of emotions!Be sure to visit our museum!!!!

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Татьяна

Level 9 Local Expert

Entrance to the fortress is by ticket, and there are still wall paintings in a few places on the remains of the fortress walls. There is a beautiful view of Yerevan from the top of the hill.

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Zentro657

Level 18 Local Expert

An interesting place with a great view of Yerevan, but for some reason deprived of the attention of tourists . The place itself is in decline, a little love for the museum and a little investment in infrastructure will be a great attraction for the city of Yerevan.

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Елена К.

Level 7 Local Expert

A disgusting guide in Russian. It's better not to take it. We paid 7500 AMD for 2 of them to get an individual tour. We were shown 1 room in the museum itself, the rest were closed for restoration. They said go upstairs yourself, the tour is over. As a result, the whole tour takes 15 minutes. We decided that with such a service it is better to read about the Fortress in advance and go up to it. The passage to the fortress is open for free.

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Павел Кучер

Level 8 Local Expert

It's definitely worth going, there are beautiful flowers growing there and pictures if you can do anything.

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Татьяна Андреева

Level 29 Local Expert

A nice museum, a fortress, was on the museum day, there were additional entertainment from the volunteers

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Евгений Бирюков

Level 14 Local Expert

A wonderful museum. Excellent exposure. Exhibits from the 5th grade history textbook: the oldest state in our country, Urartu. It's about the helmet and the ritons. Cuneiform stones are awe-inspiring. This place should be visited.

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Ольга Кругликова

Level 19 Local Expert

I started my acquaintance with Yerevan from this place. where the city "came from". it is a pity that the main exhibition was closed, I got acquainted with the amazing samples in hall 1 and walked along the top. great weather and views - what else do you need

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Анастасия У

Level 13 Local Expert

A small but pleasant museum with unique objects. From the tomb near Yerevan Mall, including. Everything is decorated, the staff is friendly. The ticket office is on the street at the entrance. There are toilets and a souvenir shop. You can take books, mugs, T-shirts, bags, and jewelry for yourself and as a gift... At the checkout, you can pay for an additional fee.The fee is 6 min VR for the reconstruction of the fortress, but I preferred to buy a book.

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Listo Pad

Level 23 Local Expert

The World cards are not in use here, stock up on cash. A museum with a fortress of 1500dram. The museum is small, but everything is on point. It is interesting to visit such an ancient place. The views of the whole of Yerevan are amazing

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rexandela

Level 17 Local Expert

The museum is small and modest. In principle, you can watch it. It seems that you can go upstairs without a ticket. Especially if you want to climb the hill along the tropic, not the stairs. There is a path and a road on the other side.

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Andreas Scandinavski (писатель)

Level 30 Local Expert

It is better to postpone visiting the museum for the period "after the fortress". Walking through the halls of the museum, you will be able to recover after climbing to the fortress and walking through the ruins. The building has a toilet and a water cooler.

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Инкогнито 4854

Level 5 Local Expert

A wonderful museum and wonderful staff. I really liked the virtual reconstruction of the fortress. Unfortunately, the exposition is partially closed for reconstruction, I hope it will open soon.

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Полина Чиркова

Level 6 Local Expert

It's a cool museum, small, but very informative.. Do you want to go to Armenia? I will definitely help you with the program..

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Marat A

Level 9 Local Expert

It's a sooo interesting place, you walk between these walls of the fortress and draw interesting scenes and plots from the lives of people before our era. It is difficult to imagine that 2,800 years ago a water supply was brought to this fortress and the water rose to the top of the hill without any pumps and electrical equipment! And how did they build these walls out of huge blocks of stone, how did they lift these blocks the size of a car without the help of technology? Fantasy.

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Николай Конеев

Level 6 Local Expert

It is a very interesting place, there are many different exhibits on the history of Yerevan! A good collection of ancient coins from different eras and countries of the region! The entrance fee is 1,500 AMD. I recommend you to visit!

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Лидия Г.

Level 6 Local Expert

You can take a walk once if the weather is good. A museum and an outdoor area. We climbed everywhere, there are a lot of walls, turns, closed corners. You can play hide-and-seek

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Алексей Воробьёв

Level 23 Local Expert

A small museum of Proto-Armenian history, after which you can visit the fortress.

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Ксения

Level 9 Local Expert

It would be much more interesting if the guide agreed to lead the tour. It's good that there are signs almost everywhere, but I would like more information. Also, the signs on the way to the fortress are unreadable, but I would like to know the information.

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Рашида Кунафина

Level 3 Local Expert

When buying a ticket, they did not warn that repairs were underway there and only 1 hall could be seen. They informed me about this after I bought a ticket.

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Роман Кабаков

Level 15 Local Expert

Entrance is paid!!! And not only to the museum itself. They charge 1500 drams for entering the ruins where there is no tourist information. The signs are faded. Garbage. Graffiti. The ruins themselves are normal) ancient. But if you make a paid entrance, then the content needs to be put in order and maintained!

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Алексей

Level 29 Local Expert

A museum with a poor collection of artifacts, the entrance fee is 1,500 AMD (to the museum and the fortress). Erebuni is worth a visit, because it is the cradle of Armenia, the fortress of the ancient state of Urartu. There are few frescoes and cuneiform inscriptions on the stones in the fortress. It is pleasant to walk along it and walk around - there is an impressive view of Yerevan from there. There is a parking lot at the entrance to the museum, and there is a toilet in the museum.

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Юлия

Level 5 Local Expert

Gratitude! Human gratitude for the preservation of heritage. It is a pleasure to touch the history of Armenia. 🙏🏻🇦🇲❤

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Елена

Level 13 Local Expert

A very small museum - 3 halls + temporary exhibitions, but we learned a lot of interesting things. There are almost no visitors, so the staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. Short working hours. There is an excellent view from the fortress. I would like to see separate signs placed in front of each room, and not on a general map, because it is difficult to understand the terrain

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Дарья Федотова

Level 12 Local Expert

An amazingly well-preserved historical fortress. An interesting tour of the museum. 👍😀

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Святослав А.

Level 7 Local Expert

The fortress is overgrown with grass heaps of stones and debris, there are no signs (only faded ones), no descriptions, dirty paths instead of paths, the museum is better, but only three halls. It is fashionable to get a sunstroke on the fortress. Take water with you!

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Лилия Раневская

Level 9 Local Expert

We visited the Erebuni History Museum. The oldest object, the cultural heritage of the history of the region, Armenia and, in general, the cultural heritage for the whole world. It is impossible to express the horror of the state in which this object is now. There won't be enough photos. The oldest paintings on the remains of the walls were all mutilated by tourists or locals (inscriptions like "Stepa and Vasya were here" were scratched out).Tourists and locals climb and run along the walls of the fortress, which are not even fenced and there is absolutely no supervision from museum staff.Nothing is fenced. The stands with information about the objects are completely erased, it is difficult to read. Where is the Ministry of Culture looking? Start small, change the stands so that tourists can read and understand what a unique place they are in.Install fences so that they do not climb the preserved walls of the fortress. It is a very strange attitude to such a historical value.

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Erebuni Historical and Archaeological Museum-Reserve

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