Fortress Anakopiya | ruins, fortification, listed building / architectural heritage

Georgia / Abkhasia / Akhali Atoni /
 ruins, fortification, listed building / architectural heritage

Anakopii ancient citadel - the first, a small fortification Abazgs, appeared in the IV-V centuries. Apsarskoy on the mountain. The temple dates back to the citadel of VI-VIII cc. and built on the site of the ancient sanctuary of Abkhazia. The temple was rebuilt in the XI century. and dedicated sv.Fedoru. In VIII. Anakopiya become the capital of the kingdom Abazgskogo.
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Coordinates:   43°5'40"N   40°48'29"E
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