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Ananuri was a castle and seat of the eristavis Dukes of Aragvi,

ANANURI GEORGIA 09 14 2019: Ananuri was a castle and seat of the eristavis Dukes of Aragvi, a feudal dynasty which ruled the area from the 13th century. The castle was the scene of numerous battles.