Khertvisi Fortress, Samtskhe-Javakheti Region, Georgia
Low angle view of Khertvisi fortress, in Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia.
Initially built in 2nd century BC, Khertvisi fortress is one of the oldest fortresses in Georgia. The fortress is situated on the high rocky hill in the narrow canyon at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Paravani Rivers. It was destroyed and reconstructed several times through the history. The present walls were built in 1354. As the legend says, Khertvisi was once destroyed by Alexander the Great.
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Khertvisi Fortress, Samtskhe-Javakheti Region, Georgia
Low angle view of Khertvisi fortress, in Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia.
Initially built in 2nd century BC, Khertvisi fortress is one of the oldest fortresses in Georgia. The fortress is situated on the high rocky hill in the narrow canyon at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Paravani Rivers. It was destroyed and reconstructed several times through the history. The present walls were built in 1354. As the legend says, Khertvisi was once destroyed by Alexander the Great.
© All rights reserved. You may not use this photo in website, blog or any other media without my explicit permission.