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Archaeopolis/Nokalakevii ![](https://architectureandasceticism.exeter.ac.uk/files/square_thumbnails/31931005af39cb1b7f7ae71df46d6fdb.jpg)
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 ![](https://architectureandasceticism.exeter.ac.uk/files/square_thumbnails/2941e0a4fad23f99d57b4b40b7e4d224.jpg)
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![](https://architectureandasceticism.exeter.ac.uk/files/square_thumbnails/8fa91b322f54d3991814acd6a1c8bc53.jpg)
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![](https://architectureandasceticism.exeter.ac.uk/files/square_thumbnails/f5b952bc5c59e494d8abb47287de2207.jpg)
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![](https://architectureandasceticism.exeter.ac.uk/files/square_thumbnails/9ab816cbb86c68b998beec302f0cd724.jpg)
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![](https://architectureandasceticism.exeter.ac.uk/files/square_thumbnails/7605b207ac17c9a52031263980ef3b89.jpg)
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![](https://architectureandasceticism.exeter.ac.uk/files/square_thumbnails/8789a5ceeb47332d7ff19455cd193b96.jpg)
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![](https://architectureandasceticism.exeter.ac.uk/files/square_thumbnails/65edba80d0623e03197d023fab664385.jpg)
Photos of Kurzu Castle, its outworks, potential associated structures and the views.
Type: Architecture
Tags: C4th-C6th, Defensive Network, Fortifications, Georgia, Georgian
Osindale Castle![](https://architectureandasceticism.exeter.ac.uk/files/square_thumbnails/4fb6653c7fb7c4b196fbbe5056c2530a.jpg)
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
Napichkhovo Castle![](https://architectureandasceticism.exeter.ac.uk/files/square_thumbnails/d335b1c051d3d9c58e4cc21ff57095aa.jpg)
Images taken of the very limited, overgrown remains of Napichkovo "Castle" and the site on which it lies.
Type: Architecture
Tags: C4th-C6th, Defensive Network, Fortifications, Georgia, Georgian