Svan towers (Georgian: სვანური კოშკი, romanized: svanuri k'oshk'i) refers to the tower houses built as defensive dwellings in the Georgian historical region of Svaneti (present-day …

Mar 12, 2023 · The Svan Towers offer a unique insight into the feuding history of the forgotten and isolated alpine valley region of Svaneti in Georgia.

Jan 24, 2010 · Since 1996, the traditional towers of upper Svaneti have been protected as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

3 days ago · The tower is artistically dominant in the architectural ensembles of the Murkvamiani house. Most of the Svan towers were built between the 14th and 18th centuries, but there are …

Jan 23, 2025 · Svans are a subgroup of Georgians who speak their own unwritten language. The history of this people goes back to the reign of Queen Tamara, and the first mention of them …

Lenjeri is a village with many Svan towers, just before arriving at the capital and touristic hub of Mestia. Postcard from Mestia. The Upper Svaneti region has been a UNESCO World Heritage …

May 19, 2021 · The Svan constructed hundreds of fortified tower dwellings called Koshi or koshki, that served to protect family groups from marauding invaders, or during times of neighbouring …

Aug 11, 2023 · The Svan Towers are medieval fortifications on the territory of Svaneti, considered one of the symbols of mountainous Georgia. Supposedly, they were used as guard posts. …

Explore one of the most unique and ancient cultures in the world with our 3-day Svaneti Tour by Train. Magnificent mixture of Caucasus mountainous nature and authentic architecture is …

Svan towers are situationally strong, but I prefer Donjons and Korean towers. Towers that upgrade themselves greatly expand the usecase of the towers themselves, as the cost of …