The fortress of Petra (Tsikhisdziri) (Tsikhisdziri)
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Ajaria /
Chakvi /
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place with historical importance, fortification, interesting place, historic ruins
The ruins of the ancient historical city-fortress Petra is located in the village of Tsikhisdziri, Kobuleti region. It dates back to VI c.AD. Historically this territory was the settlement place of one of the Kartvelian tribes – Lazes. The Byzantine Emperor Justinian built a city here because of the unique military-strategic and trade-economical location. The city was crossed by the essential road connecting Western Georgia, Byzantine provinces, Iran and Armenia. Navigation was also very well-developed. Petra fortress became so inaccessible by the Middle Ages that it was even called “Kajeti Fortress” (the fortress of the kajis). Petra is impressive and thought-provoking. Our ancestors watch us from these proud walls, the ancestors who constantly fought against the enemies and preserved motherland and dignity to the posterity.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 41°46'5"N 41°45'12"E
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- Black Sea Arena 20 km
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- Nakalakevi 47 km
- Meydan (summer) 67 km
- Ancha (Injilli) 70 km
- Summer village 80 km
- The Court of the House of Dadiani 84 km
- Zugdidi Botanical Garden 84 km
- Kusagora's rock 86 km
- Limonary 0.1 km
- Пансионат "Шукура"-"Маяк" 1.1 km
- Road Bridge 3.7 km
- Former department sovkhoz Chakvi 6.1 km
- Caqvis wyali island 6.4 km
- Road tunnel 6.6 km
- Kobuleti District 18 km