102 Items
Shenakho
Shenakho is one of very few villages in Tusheti to have an old church (19th century) - which is dedicated to St. George. There is a ruined church in Dartlo and a modern (20th cenury) church in Dzveli (old) Omalo, a small chapel in Parsma and a less well-used church in Iliurta, but Shenakho is the sole village that appears to have a relatively continuous and well-established practice of Christianity if the evidence of the well-maintained church is taken into account. However even in this case the nishi (pagan shrine enclosure) of the village stands directly to the north-east of the church.
Type: Architecture
Tags: Architecture, Church, Georgia, Pagan, Shenakho, Tusheti
Archaeopolis/Nokalakevii 
Images of the lower and upper portions of the ancient fortress city of Archaeopolis/Nokalakevii with a focus on the fortifications and strategic features.
Type: Archaeological Site
Tags: C4th-C6th, Citadel, Defensive Network, Fortifications, Fortress, Georgia, Georgian, Late Antique
Tolebi Castle/Telephis 
A small fort atop a presumably man made mound emphasised by a ditch surrounding it's exposed sides to the south. Offers good views to the north and west.
Type: Architecture
Tags: C4th-C6th, Defensive Network, Fortifications, Georgia, Georgian
Dzveli Khibula Castle
The site lies on a flattened hilltop with commanding views of the valley below, views which would have been even better from the main tower.
Type: Architecture
Tags: C10th-C12th, C17th-C18th, C4th-C6th, Defensive Network, Fortifications, Georgia, Georgian
Khomakirde Castle
Khomakirde Castle is in a significant state of disrepair but remains of walls and towers exist above ground in places. Its position at the end of a ridge above a wide valley means it has impressive uninterrupted views in many directions.
Type: Architecture
Tags: C4th-C6th, Defensive Network, Fortifications, Georgia, Georgian
Eki Castle
Images primarily of main tower as site was so overgrown that ready access to the rest of the site was not possible.
Type: Architecture
Tags: C4th-C6th, Defensive Network, Fortifications, Georgia, Georgian, Tower
Khorsi/Gaghma Sajijao Castle
Khorsi/Gaghma Sajijao castle is in a poor state of repair and hidden in dense woodland. Its only tower seems to have seen some recent looting.
Type: Architecture
Tags: C4th-C6th, Defensive Network, Fortifications, Georgia, Georgian
Chakvinja Castle
Chakvinja castle is the well preserved citadel of a larger but poorly preserved fortified enclosure. These images are primarily of the citadel but there are some of a tower found below the citadel in the modern cemetery.
Type: Architecture
Tags: C16th-C18th, C4th-C6th, Citadel, Defensive Network, Fortifications, Georgia, Georgian
Kurzu Castle
Photos of Kurzu Castle, its outworks, potential associated structures and the views.
Type: Architecture
Tags: C4th-C6th, Defensive Network, Fortifications, Georgia, Georgian
Osindale Castle
Various images of remains of Osindale fort and it's immediate surroundings. Osindale currently serves as a small monastery and the images of the church are to be found as a separate item.
Type: Architecture
Tags: C4th-C6th, Defensive Network, Fortifications, Georgia, Georgian