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]

Odzrkhe
ოძრხე
ოძრახე
Odzrkhe is located in Samtskhe-Javakheti
Odzrkhe
Shown within Samtskhe-Javakheti
Odzrkhe is located in Georgia
Odzrkhe
Odzrkhe (Georgia)
Alternative nameOdzrakhe
Location Georgia
RegionSamtskhe-Javakheti
Coordinates41°45′9″N 42°49′55″E / 41.75250°N 42.83194°E / 41.75250; 42.83194
Site notes
Conditionruins

History

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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.[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Donald Rayfield Edge of Empires: A History of Georgia 2019 ISBN 1789140595
  2. ^ Archaeological Investigation at Site IV-266/320, KP211/212, Atskuri Village, Akhaltsikhe Region