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Atskuri Fortress

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Khashuri-Akhaltsikhe-Vale, Georgia

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Zarzma monastery, Georgian National Astrophys, Sapara Monastery, Vardzia, Khertvisi

Atskuri (Georgian: აწყურის ციხე) is a Georgian feudal fortress on the right bank of the Mtkvari (Kura) River, approximately 30 kilometres from Borjomi, Samtskhe-Javakheti region.

Built in the 10th century, Atskuri Fortress was an important stronghold for the defense of Georgia during the Medieval ages.

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Atskuri Fortress Wikipedia