Askana Fortress, Military fortress in Guria region, Georgia.
The stone fortress stands on elevated ground in western Georgia, featuring defensive walls and strategic vantage points overlooking the surrounding valleys.
The Askana Fortress served as a critical defensive structure in the Guria region, protecting local populations and monitoring movement through nearby passages.
The architecture of Askana Fortress demonstrates traditional Georgian military construction methods, incorporating local building materials and regional fortification designs.
Visitors can reach the fortress via roads through Ozurgeti Municipality, with the structure located at coordinates 41.931986N and 42.173783E.
The fortress contains specific architectural elements that reflect the adaptation of medieval Georgian builders to the geographical conditions of western Georgia.
GPS coordinates: 41.93199,42.17378
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:35
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