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Atskuri Fortress
Atskuri Fortress
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Atskuri Fortress
Atskuri Fortress is a Georgian feudal fortress located on the right bank of the Mtkvari River in the Samtskhe-Javakheti region, Georgia. It was built in the 10th century AD and was an important stronghold for the defense of Georgia during the Middle ages.
Site Information
Country: Georgia
District: Samtskhe-Javakheti Region
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 10th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Georgian
Later Cultures: Georgian
Site Features: Georgian Monuments
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Elevation: 918 m
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