Samshvilde is a city that does not exist. Historical monument of Georgia. Ruins that hold a memory.
Samshvilde is the largest archaeological site and historical monument of Georgia. The ancient city suffered a lot of bloodshed. A rich history with an incalculable number of battles creates an unusual atmosphere around the ancient city, which can be felt only by stepping onto the land of an abandoned medieval city.
Learn the history of the ancient town of Samshvilde⬇️
Samshvilde is one of the oldest historical monuments of Georgia, this is a castle town, which is located near the village of the same name, in the Tetritskaro district.
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Architecture
For the construction of the structure, as was customary, they chose a fortified cape at the junction of two rivers. At the moment, only ruins remain of the town. On all sides, except one, at which a fortress wall was built, around which rocky, deep gorges stretched.
On the territory of the complex there are many buildings with different purposes. There is also the great episcopal Cathedral of Samshvilde Sioni, the dome of which is located in the center. The cathedral is the most important monument of Georgian culture of the VIII century. The Samshvilde complex includes the following buildings:
- St. George 's Church
- Church of the Chamber
- Church of the Assumption of the Most Holy Theotokos
- Three - Nave Basilica
- Church with a projecting apse
- Church on the river Khrami - Theogenida (XII-XIII centuries)
- Fortress “Church of the Chamber”
- Feudal palaces
- Residential buildings
- Tetralite, three large stones at the Theogenides church, located one above the other, resting on the fourth large stone
- Reservoir pools
- Bridge over the Chivchavi River
History of Samshvilde
After the appearance of Kartli, the ancient village became the center of Saeristavo, according to another Samshvilde. He is mentioned at the time of Alexander the Great's attack on Georgia.
In the VIII-IX centuries it was under the rule of the Tbilisi emirates. At the beginning of the tenth century, the ruler Gurgen tried to return the Samshvilde Complex to his homeland, but without success. At the end of the same century, the fortress became the capital of Tashir-Dzoraget.
In 1001, it was captured by Anisi Gagik I. The tsar moved the capital to Lora. During this period, the political and military importance of the castle town grew. Its geographical location contributed to its economic growth. In the 60s of the XI century Bagrat IV returned Samshvilde to Georgia.
In 1110 David liberated the fortress from the Turks. After the defeat of Orbea, it became part of Georgia.
In 1440, Jahan Shah was able to take the complex by deception and threats.
In 1747, a great battle took place on the territory of Samshvilde between Irakli and Abdullah Bek.
Such a rich history with a lot of battles creates an unusual atmosphere.
The history of this Boxwild is peculiar and that is why it is worth a visit. I hope after the article you are not wondering what to see in Georgia.
Sights of Georgia they are quite numerous, so there will always be a reason to come here again and again. You will remember your vacation here for the rest of your life. Be sure to visit such a beautiful country.
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