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Ushguli
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Ushguli
Ushguli is a village located in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region, Georgia. Many typical Svaneti defensive tower houses are found throughout the village. The Ushguli Chapel located on a hilltop near the village dates back to the 12th century AD. The village was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996 as part of Upper Svaneti.
Site Information
Country: Georgia
District: Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region
Site History: 12th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Georgian
Later Cultures: Georgian
Site Features: Georgian Monuments
World Heritage Site
Part of: Upper Svaneti
Date of Inscription: 1996
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