Khevsuretia. The fortress is the village of Mutso in Georgia. An ancient citadel shrouded in legends.
Many years ago, Mutso played the role of a defensive fortress in the northern part of the country. Currently, four battle towers have been preserved from the historical Mutso fortress. Despite the remote location, the fortress attracts tourists, because it is here that you can get acquainted with traditional Georgian architecture.
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Since ancient times, Mutso has played an important role in the life of the country and included a fortress-village, a system and an advanced post with a protective function. These fortifications stood in the way of the northern roads leading to Georgia. This Georgian village is located in the Dusheti municipality closer to Mtskheta-Mtianeti.
This is a historical place in Khevsureti (or in another way, Pirikit), located 12-15 kilometers from the village of Shatili, has been depopulated for more than a century. At the moment, no one lives here, but visitors often come here to admire a place with a rich history and an important function for the whole country. Here you can see up to forty fortified houses of the Middle Age with a domestic purpose.
Dusheti village Mutso from the valley of the Ardotistskali River, it guarded and protected the entrance to the Khevsureti region. It rises 1,880 meters above sea level and is distant 121 kilometers from the city of Dusheti.
To date, only four combat fortress towers and several destroyed old buildings have been preserved in Mutso. It is difficult to get here, but it is here that you can admire the original Georgian architecture. Despite the inaccessibility of the village, it is quite a visited place, people like to come here tourists and climbers.
It is believed that the inhabitants of Mutso prayed to the icon of the Archangel Broliskalo. This is stated in the local legend. The population of Mutso became famous for its brave warriors and hunters. Considering themselves permanent members of the Army of the Holy Fleet, they have protected and preserved for centuries the treasury of the language dedicated to the icon of the Archangel Broliskalo, already mentioned earlier. According to local legend, this valuable treasure is still protected and is located near mutso village, somewhere in the high mountains. She is waiting in the wings when the chosen one finds her.
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