Odzrkhe

Odzrkhe, also known as Odzrakhe, is a historic fortified town located in the present-day region of Samtskhe-Javakheti in southern Georgia. According to medieval Georgian historic tradition, it was founded by the legendary hero Odzrakhos from the Kartlosid lineage. The site is characterized by the ruins of old fortifications, which are still visible today, highlighting its past strategic and defensive significance. This area is believed to be the ancient name for the region of Samtskhe or Meskheti. The town’s history is embedded in the broader context of Georgian medieval narratives, reflecting its importance in the cultural and historical landscape of Georgia. While specific dates and events remain uncertain due to the mythic nature of the founding story, the site holds archaeological significance as a defensive structure from the early to late Post-Classical Period.