About Sights – Mutso
Mutso (Georgian: მუცო) is one of the former Khevsur strongholds of the historic Georgian province of Khevsureti (now part of Mtskheta-Mtianeti region) in north-eastern Georgia. Its medieval fortified dwellings and towers are arranged on vertical terraces above the Mutso-Ardoti gorge.
The medieval fortified dwellings and towers of Mutso in the historic Georgian province of Khevsureti
Recent restoration work by the National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation will help to preserve this important part of Georgia’s heritage.
Restoration work at Mutso
Restoration work at Mutso
The Khevsurs who lived in Mutso were exceptional warriors and Georgian Kings regarded them as reliable guardians of the northern border of the kingdom.
Restoration work at Mutso
Located on a rocky mountain (1880 m) on the right bank of the Andakistskali River (ანდაქისწყალი), the village of Mutso comprises four fortified towers and thirty fortified dwellings that were abandoned more than a century ago.
Restoration work at Mutso
Mutso (Georgian: მუცო) is one of the former Khevsur strongholds of Khevsureti
Although difficult to access, Mutso is a popular destination for tourists and mountain trekkers.
A medieval fortified tower at Mutso
Photo source: the National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation (საქართველოს კულტურული მემკვიდრეობა
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