Odzrkhe
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ოძრხე ოძრახე | |
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Alternative name | Odzrakhe |
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Location | Georgia |
Region | Samtskhe-Javakheti |
Coordinates | 41°45′9″N 42°49′55″E / 41.75250°N 42.83194°ECoordinates: 41°45′9″N 42°49′55″E / 41.75250°N 42.83194°E |
Site notes | |
Condition | ruins |
Odzrkhe or Odzrakhe (Georgian: ოძრხე or ოძრახე) was a historic fortified town and the surrounding area in what is now Abastumani, Adigeni Municipality in Samtskhe-Javakheti region, southern Georgia.[1][2]
History[]
According to medieval Georgian historic tradition, it was founded by the mythic hero Odzrakhos of the Kartlosid line. The ruins of old fortifications are still visible around the site. Odzrkhe or Odzrakhe considered to be the old name of Samtskhe or Meskheti.[3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Donald Rayfield Edge of Empires: A History of Georgia 2019 ISBN 1789140595
- ^ Archaeological Investigation at Site IV-266/320, KP211/212, Atskuri Village, Akhaltsikhe Region
- ^ Badri Jijelava, Irakli Simonia Megalithic Monument of Abuli, Georgia, and Possible Astronomical Significance[dead link] Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 9(31), August 2016 doi:10.17485/ijst/2016/v9i31/91741 ISSN 0974-6846 ISSN 0974-5645
Categories:
- Archaeological sites in Georgia (country)
- Former provinces of Georgia (country)
- Former populated places in the Caucasus
- Historical regions of Georgia (country)
- Buildings and structures in Samtskhe–Javakheti
- Georgia (country) geography stubs