Narikala Fortress
About the place
- Country : Georgia , Tbilisi
- Address : Narikala Fortress, Tbilisi, Georgia
- Category : Palaces and Castles
Narikala Fortress
Overview
Narikala Fortress is an ancient fortress overlooking Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. The fortress consists of two walled sections on a steep hill between sulfur baths and botanical gardens in the city.
Historic overview
Archaeological studies of the region have revealed that the territory of Tbilisi was settled by humans as early as the 4th millennium BC. The fortress was considerably expanded by the Umayyad Caliphate in the 7th century, while the Mongols took over the fortress in the 12 century. The Mongols also named it the "Narin Qala'' which means Little Fortress.
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