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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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