Agarani Fortress

Agarani Fortress
აგარანის ციხე
Near Kojori in Georgia
The fortress ruins with Kojori settlement on the left
Site information
TypeFortress
Open to
the public
Open
ConditionRuined
Location
Agarani Fortress
Location within Georgia
Coordinates41°38′28″N 44°41′28″E / 41.641°N 44.691°E / 41.641; 44.691
Site history
MaterialsStones and Brick
Airfield information
Elevation1,241 metres (4,072 ft) AMSL
Official nameKojori Fortress
DesignatedMarch 26, 2006 (2006-03-26)
Reference no.1561
Item Number in Cultural Heritage Portal6855
Date of entry
in the registry
October 3, 2007 (2007-10-03)

Agarani (Georgian: აგარანი), also known as Kojori Fortress or Azeuli Fortress or Kor Ogli Fortress is a Georgian feudal fortress located near Tbilisi, Kojori in Kvemo Kartli region. In historical sources it is often referred to as "Agarata Fortress", which defended the main road to Tbilisi from the south, on the way of important caravan route.