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Medieval Tsiskarauli Tower in Georgia’s mountainous Khevsureti region rehabilitated with support of France

The project, financed by the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas, was carried out successfully with the help of the Georgian, French and British volunteers. Photo via French Embassy in Georgia

Agenda.ge, 30 Sep 2023 - 18:31, Tbilisi,Georgia

The rehabilitation works, supported by France, on the Tsiskarauli Family Tower in the village of Akhieli in Georgia’s mountainous Khevsureti region, concluded in September, the French Embassy in Georgia said on Friday.

The works on the unique monument of mediaeval heritage located in Arkhoti Valley were carried out as a result of cooperation of the French non-governmental organisation REMPART, the British International National Trusts Organisation and its member Georgian National Foundation.

Photo via French Embassy in Georgia

The project, financed by the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas, was carried out successfully with the help of the Georgian, French and British volunteers, the Embassy noted.

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