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Khornabuji Castle
Khornabuji Castle
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Khornabuji Castle
Khornabuji Castle, also known as the Castle of Queen Tamara, is an ancient castle located in the eastern part of Georgia in the region of Kakheti. It was originally built at the end of the 1st millennium BC. In the 13th century AD the castle was rebuilt on the instructions of Queen Tamar (Queen of Georgia from 1184 to 1213 AD).
Site Information
Country: Georgia
District: Kakheti Region
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 1st Century BC
Oldest Culture: Kingdom of Iberia
Later Cultures: Georgian
Site Features: Georgian Monuments
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Elevation: 700 m
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