Odzrkhe
| Odzrkhe | |
|---|---|
| ოძრხე ოძრახე (Georgian) | |
| Odzrakhe | |
  Location within Samtskhe-Javakheti  Location within Georgia | |
| 41°45′9″N 42°49′55″E / 41.75250°N 42.83194°E | |
| Location | Georgia |
| Region | Samtskhe-Javakheti |
| 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.
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