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Akhalkalaki Castle
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.
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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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Elevation: 1681 m
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