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Khertvisi fortress is one of the oldest fortresses in Georgia and was functional throughout the Georgian feudal period. It is situated in Southern Georgia, in Meskheti region. The fortress was first build in the 2nd century BC. The church was built in 985, and the present walls build in 1354. As the legend says, Khertvisi was destroyed by Alexander the Great. In the 10th-11th centuries it was the center of Meskheti region. During the 12th century it became a town. In the 13th century Mongols destroyed it and until the 15th century it lost its power. In the 15th century it was owned by Meskheti landlords from Jakeli family. In the 16th century the southern region of Georgia was invaded by Turks. During next 300 years they have owned Khertvisi too.
Khertvisi fortress is situated on the high rocky hill in the narrow canyon at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Paravani Rivers.
Tmogvi Fortress / თმოგვის ციხე / Крепость Тмогви - 4K aerial video footage DJI Inspire 1
History
The fortress of Tmogvi was an important fortress-town of Georgia. It stands on a high rocky mountain on the left bank of the Mtkvari river, in Javakheti. In historical sources, The fortress is first mentioned in the 10th century. The upper and the lower parts of the fortress were linked with the secret tunnels.
There is the Efremi church on the massive rock, in the West side of the valley. The 13th century wall paintings are still preserved in the ruins of the other church. There are remains of an abandoned villages, ruins of the palaces and the piers of the bridges preserved on the both banks of the Mtkvari river. One bridge connected two palaces together and the other was for transport use. The fortress was destroyed several times by the earthquake. The famous political figure and philosopher – Sargis Tmogveli – lived and worked in Tmogvi.
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ხედი თმოგვის ციხიდან / View From Tmogvi Fortress
თმოგვის ციხე და მტკვრის კანიონი. ჯავახეთი, საქართველო
Tmogvi Fortress And The Canyon Of Kura River. Javakheti, Georgia
აპრილი/April, 2012
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0:11 - Sighnaghi
0:20 - Rabati Castle in Akhaltsikhe
0:28 - Shatili
0:52 - Cminda Sameba
1:04 - Ananuri
1:12 - Gremi Monastery
1:25 - Nekresi Monastery
1:32 - Khertvisi Fortress
1:40 - Tmogvi Fortress
1:49 - David Gareja Monastery
2:01 - Vardzia
2:24 - Mutso Castle
2:51 - Datvis Jvari pass
3:07 - Ketrisi
3:13 - Truso Valley
3:19 - Vashlovani National Park
4:23 - Gveleti Waterfall
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Tmogvi Georgia 25.6.2012
A pleasant evening with a local charming family (Marina, Sergo, Georgi and Mariam) with Malkhaz - the one and only
Грузия 2017 Крепость Хертвиси / Georgia/ Khertvisi Fortress / ხერთვისის ციხე /4k
Ходят смутные слухи, то в античную эпоху здесь уже существоал город и крепость. Есть популярный миф об осаде Хертвиси войсками Александра Макдонского, хотя реальный Александр в Закавказье не появлялся. Слух о городе звучат убедительно, поскольку Хертвиси стоит на важном стратегическом перекрестке, у соединения ущелья Куры с ущельем Паравани. Здесь во все века проходили караванные тропы и какое-то укрепление обязано было быть, хотя мы о нём ничего не знаем. Известно, что крепость сущетвовала в XII веке и сильно пострадала от землетрясения 1283 года, которое разрушило и соседнюю Вардзию.
В XVI веке сюда пришли турки и крепость лет на 400 перешла в их собственность. В 1624 году её брал штурмом Георгий Саакадзе, а в 1771 году - царь Ираклий II. Когда в 1828 году началась русско-турецкая война, крепость оказалась важным стратегическим объектом - по дорогам мимо крепости турки перебрасывали подкрепления в Ахалцихе и в Ахалкалаки. Поэтому сразу после взятия Ахалкалаки генерал Паскевич отправил в Хертвиси отряд под командованием барона Остен-Сакена. Судя по описанию Василия Потто, крепость в то время выглядела невзрачно: Крепость не играла значительной роли в качестве крепкого опорного пункта; ее стены не превышали одной или полутора саженей, а башни были неудобны для помещения в них артиллерии; но зато цитадель, стоявшая на громадной скале, была неприступна
Khertvisi fortress (Georgian: ხერთვისის ციხე) is one of the oldest fortresses in Georgia and was functional throughout the Georgian feudal period. It is situated in Southern Georgia, in Meskheti region. The fortress was first build in the 2nd century BC. The church was built in 985, and the present walls build in 1354. As the legend says, Khertvisi was destroyed by Alexander the Great.
In the 10th-11th centuries it was the center of Meskheti region. During the 12th century it became a town. In the 13th century Mongols destroyed it and until the 15th century it lost its power. In the 15th century it was owned by Meskheti landlords from Jakeli family. In the 16th century the southern region of Georgia was invaded by Turks. During next 300 years they have owned Khertvisi too.
Name Khertvisi comes from the verb designating the confluence of two rivers. In ancient times, during the march to the east, Alexander the Great saw the city-fortress Khertvisi.
Khertvisi fortress is a well-preserved complex construction. The buildings that is prreserved to this day belong to the X-XIX centuries. The fortress consists of two main parts - the citadel and the wall. The Citadel occupies a narrow ledge that is protected by a high vertical cliff. The towers of the fortress are well protected and standing out is the main tower - a building constructed of well-crafted and stacked stones. Also should be noted is the five-sided turret which protects the east side. The fortress is supplied with drinking water through a tunnel, attached from the northwest.
Khertvisi was repeatedly rebuilt. In 1356-1356, Zakaria Kamkamishvili, Treasurer of the King, built the tower and wall. In the XVI century the fortress belonged to the feudal family Hertvisari. In 1578 the Turks captured Khertvisi with other fortresses of Samtskhe - Saatabago. In 1828-1829, after the victory of Russia over Turkey, the fortress was returned to Georgia. At that time, Khertvisi, along with other Georgian fortresses, lost its strategic importance.
ხორნაბუჯის ციხე (ვაშლოვნის ნაკრძალი) Khornabuji Castle (Vashlovani National Park)
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კვეტერა | Kvetera | Кветера
Kvetera Church (Georgian: კვეტერის ეკლესია) is a Georgian Orthodox church in a historic fortified town of Kvetera in Kakheti.
Kvetera Church was built in the early part of the 10th century. It is a relatively small church and resembles the Georgian cross-dome style of architecture. The dome rests on a round tympanum and rises over the central square pace. The Projections end in an apse, which have niches between them. The facade of the church is not designed with a lot of ornaments which is typical for Kakhetian churches. Most of the facade is decorated with symmetrical arches.
Town of Kvetera used to one of the center of the Principality of Kakheti. According to Vakhushti Bagrationi, Kvetera dates back at least to 8th century AD. It is also mentioned in the written document from the 11th century.
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Samtavisi (Georgian: სამთავისი) is an eleventh-century Georgian Orthodox cathedral in eastern Georgia, in the region of Shida Kartli, some 45km from the nation’s capital Tbilisi. The cathedral is now one of the centers of the Eparchy of Samtavisi and Gori of the Georgian Orthodox Church.
The cathedral is located on the left bank of the Lekhura River, some 11km of the town of Kaspi. According to a Georgian tradition, the first monastery on this place was founded by the Assyrian missionary Isidore in 572 and later rebuilt in the 10th century. Neither of these buildings has survived however. The earliest extant structures date to the eleventh century, the main edifice being built in 1030 as revealed by a now lost stone inscription. The cathedral was built by a local bishop and a skilful architect Hilarion who also authored the nearby church of Ashuriani. Heavily damaged by a series of earthquakes, the Cathedral was partially reconstructed in the 15th and 19th centuries. The masterly decorated eastern façade is the only survived original structure.
ხედი ხორნაბუჯის ციხიდან / View From Khornabuji Castle
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View From Khornabuji Castle. Kakheti, Georgia
იანვარი/January, 2012
ქსნის ციხე / One of the oldest castle of Georgia with name Ksani castle
This castle is one of the oldest in the Georgia, which keeps many secrets and legends, about them I will write later !
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Petra Fortress (Georgian: პეტრას ციხე) is located in the village of Tsikhisdziri in the Kobuleti district of Ajara. Built during the 6th century A.D., it held an important strategic position at the crossroads of the route linking Georgia with Iran and Armenia. The fortress is one of the most significant monuments on the entire eastern coast of the Black Sea.
Situated on a rocky outcrop beside the shore of the Black Sea, Petra was considered to be an impregnable fortress. Its name originated from the Greek word “Petra” – meaning rock, stone.
Some historians consider the fortress to be the “Hell’s Castle” referred to in the famous “The Knight in the Panther’s Skin” poem (Georgian: ვეფხისტყაოსანი) by Shota Rustaveli.Archaeological excavations have revealed that the site has been settled since at least the Late Bronze Age.Although the fortress is in ruins today, the remains of a small hall-style 10th century church can be found in the center of the complex.A larger basilica-type church did exist on the site and is believed to be Petra Cathedral Church, which dates to the 6th century.
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At Tmogvi with Malkhaz 25.6.2012
At Marina & Sergo beautiful and unique guest house
Journey through Borjomi & Vardzia
We experienced a day walking through the town of Borjomi , along the snowy roads and through the park. It was like being in a fantasy wonderland. Day two took us to a castle, fortress and we ended out journey at Vardzia caves. A cave system created in the 12th century.
• Vardzia cave town
The underground halls of the Vardzia was a cave-palace-monastery built by Georgians.
In the late 1100s the medieval kingdom of Georgia was resisting the onslaught of the Mongol hordes. Queen Tamar ordered the construction in 1185, and the digging began.
Extending 13 levels and containing 6000 apartments, a throne room and a large church with an external bell tower. It is said that you could only access this stronghold via a hidden tunnel near the banks of Mtkvari river. In 1283, only a century after its construction, a devastating earthquake ripped the place apart. The quake destroyed more than two-thirds of the city, exposing the hidden innards of the cave systems.
Despite, a monastery community persisted but was raided and destroyed by Persian Sash Tahmasp in 1551.
• Blue palace borjormi
Known as “Firuza” one of the most important historical buildings in Borjomi. located at the entrance of the “Mineral Water Park,” the unique cultural monument. Was built by the consul of Iran In 1892. The building is a combination of Persian, Georgian and European styles
• Sulphur baths
The 'Sulfur Pools averages a temperature of 32-38 C° with a analgesic effect. It is very beneficial for the skin, cardiovascular and endocrine systems, spinal cord and the peripheral nervous system among other benefits. We experienced these pools amidst the snow covered forest with temperatures at 0° and below.
• Khertvisi fortress
According to oral tradition, during the eastern conquest, in 20’s of the 5th century BC, Alexander the Great, together with other fortified cities visited Khertvisi. Located on an important pathway, under its subordination were regions of Mtkvari and Paravani rivers. .
In 1578 during the Ottoman expansion in southern Georgia, the son of Iotham, Arfaksad together with other fortresses in Javakheti, forfeited Khertvisi to Ottomans. Center of Ottoman administrative unit during the 70s of XVIII century, and taken by king Erekle II, during Russian-Ottoman war (1828-1829), in 1828 fortress was liberated by Russian army.
While reconstructed several times. The fortress consists of the citadel and a wall. Citadel stands on a narrow, rocky edge of the mountain, it is not approachable from the northeastern side.
• Tmogvi
The name Tmogvi is derived from Georgian word mogvi (მოგვი), meaning pagan priest or magus. The first mention of the fortress is from sources dating to the 9th century. Built to control the ancient trade route between the Javakheti plateau and the gorge of Kura, over a gorge formed by the Kura River.
This was a crucial military stronghold in the region.
The feudal lords of the region were at that time the Bagratids, the Georgian branch. Gaining importance around 900 AD after the neighbouring town and fortress of Tsunda was ruined.
In 1073, it was given in apanage to the nobleman Niania Kuabulisdze; his descendants kept it in the following centuries, before it passed to other major feudal families such as the Toreli, the Tmogveli, the Shalikashvili or the Jaqeli. In 1088, the castle collapsed in an earthquake. The medieval Georgian writer Sargis Tmogveli was from Tmogvi. The Ottoman Empire gained control of the fortress in 1578. In 1829, the Treaty of Adrianople transferred the fortress, among with the surrounding region, to the Russian Empire.
• Rabati castle
Established in the 9th century by Guaram Mampal,. From the 13th to the end of 14th centuries it was the capital city of Samtskhe-Saatabago.
In 1393 the city was attacked by the armies of Tamerlane. Despite the Turko-Mongol invasions, the fortress withstood and continued to thrive. After the Treaty of Constantinople in 1590, the whole territory of Samtskhe-Saatabago came under the rule of Ottoman Empire. Turks Mostly used to build defensive edifices. In 1752 the first mosque was built in Rabati.
Despite the fact that a large part of the population has been Islamized, there's still a functioning Orthodox church.. The first attempt to take the fortress in 1810 failed. Prince Paskevich successfully stormed the fortress 18 years later, in the great Battle of Akhalzic. After the Treaty of Adrianople in 1829, the Ottomans yielded part of Akhaltiske Region.
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