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Akhaltsikhe

Historic black-and-white panoramic photograph of Akhaltsikhe with Rabati fortress on a hill above the town.

General view of Akhaltsikhe with the Rabati fortress on the hill.

Panoramic view of Akhaltsikhe showing the town’s residential buildings in the foreground and the Rabati fortress rising prominently on the hill. The surrounding landscape reflects the mountainous terrain characteristic of southern Georgia.

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Date
1870s
Photographer
Vladimer Barkanov
Source
V. Barkanov's photos are kept in Literary Museum in Tbilisi.
Rights
Archive holding - Contact museum for licensing
Vladimer BarkanovSamtskhe-JavakhetiRegional Landscapes & GeographyCities & Urban Centers (Kutaisi, Batumi, Gori, Telavi...)