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Site ID
Ar/Ts.505.03
Site Name
Tsaghkahovit AR 08
Site Type
Isolated Architecture
Landscape
Tsaghkahovit
Periodization
None
UTM Zone
38T
UTM Easting
436886
UTM Northing
4496177
Elevation
2,467m
Association

This curvilinear wall was found atop a conical rise known locally as Shishtepe, 3.12km southeast (bearing 143°) of Tsaghkahovit fortress (map quad B5e).

Topography

Shishtepe is a tall conical rise, similar in shape to the hill underneath Tsaghkahovit fortress. The south slope is quite eroded, with large areas of exposed natural bedrock, while the northern slope is far more gentle with substantial soil deposits.

General Description

There are hints of several possible wall lines here but only one that is clearly visible. This wall encircles the top of the hill. It is double-faced and built of large worked basalt blocks. It is 2.0m wide and 12.0m in diameter. While a portion on the western edge is not visible (or perhaps destroyed), the remainder is in good condition.

Features & Materials

No surface materials.

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