Govurqala

Govurqala is a fortified settlement on a hill covering a large area and surrounded by towers and defensive moats. Within the walls stand stone buildings and various structures that show how people lived here.

This place began as a summer residence for rulers and later developed into a town where people lived year-round. The site shows signs of occupation across several centuries.

The place shows signs of different religious traditions that people practiced here together. Findings suggest that inhabitants of various faiths coexisted and worshipped at this location.

The site is open for exploration and you can walk around the structures and defensive features easily. The best time to visit is during milder seasons when the weather is more comfortable.

Other sites with the same name exist in different parts of the country and help researchers understand settlement patterns across the region. This comparison between locations provides important clues about how communities were organized.

GPS coordinates: 40.13631,46.87460

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:47