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Tag: Middle Ages (500-1500 AC)

Tomb of Bibi Jawindi

In the historic town of Uch Saharif are the tombs of Bibi Jawindi, Baha'al-Halim, Ustead and Syed Jalaluddin Bukhari.

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Castle Alamut

Alamut Castle served as the headquarters of the assassins for 166 years.

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Dome of Soltaniyeh

The round dome of the Soltaniyeh Mausoleum is one of the largest in the world, at 35.1 metres high. The mausoleum is considered a model for the Taj Mahal in India and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.

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The Kabud Mosque in Tabriz

The Kabud Mosque in Tabriz, Iran was built in 1465 as a mausoleum for Jahan Shah, the leader of the Turkmen tribal federation of the Qara Qoyunlu.

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Mgvimevi Monastery

Monastery near the town Chiatura in Georgia.

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The Katskhi pillar

Tiny hermit monastery high up on a limestone rock needle.

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Kutaissi

Kutaissi is the third largest city in Georgia with about 150,000 inhabitants and is located on the Rioni River.

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Kaloubani St. Giorgi chapel

The Kaloubani St. Giorgi Chapel is located on the top of a mountain 4 km west of Mtskheta.

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Khertvisi fortress

According to legend, the fortress was destroyed by Alexander the Great. But it was rebuilt over and over again.

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Vardzia

Cave town in the south of Georgia

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Akhaltsikhe

Small town with large fortress

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David Gareja Monastery

David Gareja Monastery from the 6th century is the oldest monastery in Georgia. It is situated directly on the border with Azerbaijan.

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