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Bakhtrioni Fortress

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Bakhtrioni Fortress

Bakhtrioni Fortress is a ruined fortress located in the eastern Georgian region of Kakheti. It was built in the 17th century AD and served as a Safavid Iranian outpost in the 1650s until the rebellious Georgians captured and demolished it.

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Country: Georgia

District: Kakheti Region

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 16th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Safavid

Later Cultures: Georgian

Site Features: Safavid & Georgian Monuments

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Elevation: 547 m

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