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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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