In the footsteps of our ancestors: the mighty Huluti fortress - a defensive complex of the XVIII century.
Huluti fortress is a mighty citadel of the 18th century, which was built in the gorge of the Khrami River. If you want to learn more about the history of our ancestors, their life, culture and hardships, there is nothing better than to walk through the old fortress, see and feel all the power and atmosphere that has reached us through many centuries.
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Attractions of Georgia are famous for their uniqueness. Each place has its own history, its own characteristics. Each place is unique in its own way, such as the Khuluti Fortress.
About the Fortress
Khuluti is a cultural monument of Georgia, it is a castle hall in Kvemo Kartli, in the vicinity of Tetritskaro. It is located in a valley near the river, not far from Pitareti.
It has quite an important strategic importance, it is difficult to avoid this valley.
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History
The building was erected in the first third of the 18th century by Kaplan Baratashvili-Orbelishvili. Usually, when the story of this fortress is told, it is said that Kaplan received a considerable amount of money to repair Pitareti, but eventually came to the decision that he would build the Khuluti fortress.
At that time, everything was peaceful, so the fortresses of that time are well preserved. Only the Dagestani raiders in the 1750s could have carried any threat.
Architecture
The fortress was divided into two parts, with two towers in each, and five towers in the wall. Each tower was first necessary for living and then for fighting.
The tower on the northwest side resembles a palace. The towers are partitioned by a wall with steps in the middle. The sides have a different number of floors: one six and the other seven. And only the last floors are needed for combat operations.
One of the towers overlooks the river, offering a stunning view from a high cliff. An underground tunnel also leads to it.
There is also a one-story residential structure that appears to have played the role of a distributor. It provides access to two different towers, a tunnel, toilets, and many other places. About midway between this building and the tower there is a huge tank and above it a roof and embrasures.
The material used to build the fortress was local stone.
We are all interested in the history of our ancestors: how they lived, what difficulties they experienced. The sights of Georgia, including the Khuluti Fortress, provide a great opportunity to get acquainted with the life and culture of our ancestors.
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