In the historic region of the Caucasus, the Svaneti towers represent a remarkable example of defensive architecture developed between the 9th and 12th centuries. These family buildings allowed the survival of entire communities in the face of severe climatic threats and territorial conflicts in Georgia. Why were the Svaneti towers built in the Middle Ages?
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In the historic region of the Caucasus, the Svaneti towers represent a remarkable example of defensive architecture developed between the 9th and 12th centuries. These family buildings allowed the survival of entire communities in the face of severe climatic threats and territorial conflicts in Georgia. Why were the Svaneti towers built in the Middle Ages?