Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Tsebelda Fortress, located in Abkhazia, Georgia, is a significant archaeological site from the Late Classical and Early Post-Classical periods, featuring a complex of defensive and religious structures. Situated atop cliffs over 400 meters high, it overlooks the Kodori river gorge and once played a crucial strategic role in the region. The fortress, identified with the ancient Tsibilium/Tzibile, was a key stronghold in the Apsilia principality, under the Lazic kingdom’s influence in the 6th century CE. Notably, during the Lazic War, it was the site of betrayal and conflict, influencing the power dynamics between local and external forces. The site includes remains of fortifications, towers, a palace, Christian chapels, and a necropolis, offering valuable insights into the region’s historical and cultural landscape.
Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
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