Castel Ananuri-Church Of The Assumption. Stock Photo

Photo 13th century castel. View of Church of the Assumption, Georgia. Ananuri was a castle and seat of the eristavis Dukes of Aragvi, a feudal dynasty which ruled the area from the 13th century. The castle was the scene of numerous battles. In 1739, Ananuri was attacked by forces from a rival duchy, commanded by Shanshe of Ksani and was set on fire.