The fortress was built in the 12th century by the atabek rulers of the Meskhetian family of Jakeli. Atabeg or Ata Bei is the Turkic words denoting Ata - father and bey - ruler. So-called the Seljuks of the local rulers, who were regents. The Turks captured the city in 1579 and 1628 made the county capital. Like any vast empire, the Turkish rulers resettled the peoples and many Armenians, Azerbaijanis and the Jewish community appeared in Akhaltsikhe. The Meskhetian (Georgian) population was a minority.
This day is dedicated to Southern Georgia. The city of Akhaltsikhe, the monastery of Safar We will visit the town of Vardzia, which is considered as a jewel of the queen of Tamara. Millions of stars always shine above the incredible high-altitude largest in Georgia Lake Paravan, where it is still cold and still beautiful. It was an incredible adventure!