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Ujarma fortress-town

Georgia / Kvemo Kartli / Didi Lilo / ს.უჯარმა
 ruined castle, prison, Medieval / Middle Ages, interesting place

The Ujarma fortress (Ujarma C`ixe, უჯარმა ციხე), was built in the 5th century as a royal residence, was destroyed by an Arab invasion in the 10th century, and was rebuilt in the 12th century as a royal treasury. Although ruined, the fortress' remains are impressive, include a medieval church, water reservoirs, and several tall remnants of towers, and offer views over the Iori valley. The fortress is located about 4 km north of the modern town of Ujarma.
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Coordinates:   41°48'40"N   45°9'15"E
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