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Bakhtrioni Fortress
Bakhtrioni Fortress
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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