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Akhalkalaki Castle

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Akhalkalaki Castle

Akhalkalaki Castle is a ruined castle located in Akhalkalaki town in Samtskhe-Javakheti region, Georgia. It was built in the 10th century AD. The ruins also include mosque and caravanserai. The castle was owned respectively by Georgians, Armenians and Ottomans.

Site Information

Country: Georgia

District: Samtskhe-Javakheti Region

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 10th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Georgian

Later Cultures: Armenian + Islamic

Site Features: Mixed Monuments

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