This
fortrss was built in early medieval centuries. By first historical notes
about Atskuri it was built in 5-6th centuries by Georgian king Vakhtang
Gorgasali. In 9-10th centuries, fortress was widden and became a town.
In 16th century in Atskuri was Turks garnizone and until 1829 they owned
it. Atskuri is one of the strongest fortress in Georgia. It stands on the
high, rocky mountain and by that it was very easy to defence it from enemies.