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Ananuri Fortress
Ananuri Fortress
Ananuri Fortress is a castle complex located on the Aragvi River in Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, Georgia. The castle was the seat of the eristavis (Dukes) of Aragvi, a feudal dynasty which ruled the area from the 13th century AD.
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Country: Georgia
District: Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 13th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Georgian
Later Cultures: Georgian
Site Features: Georgian Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Official Name: Ananuri
Date of Submission: 2007
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