Bakhtrioni, Medieval fortress in Akhmeta municipality, Georgia
The stone fortress stands on the left bank of the Alazani River near its meeting point with the Ilto River in eastern Georgia.
Built in the 1650s as a Safavid Iranian military outpost, the fortress fell to Georgian highlanders who defeated the Qizilbash garrison in 1659.
The 1659 battle at Bakhtrioni influenced Georgian literature, leading to an epic poem by Vazha-Pshavela published in 1892.
The fortress remains display medieval construction methods and offer visitors access to defensive walls that showcase architectural elements from the period.
Streets across multiple Georgian cities, including Tbilisi and Telavi, carry the name Bakhtrioni in recognition of its historical significance.
Location: Akhmeta municipality
GPS coordinates: 42.05194,45.24147
Latest update: April 28, 2025 04:40
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