Mutso
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mutso (Georgian: მუცო) is a small village in Georgia. One of the former strongholds of the historic Georgian province of Khevsureti (now part of Mtskheta-Mtianeti region), it is located on a rocky mountain (1880 m) on the right bank of the Andakistskali river (ანდაქისწყალი).
The village, almost completely abandoned more than a century ago, is a home to approximately 30 medieval fortified dwelling units arranged on vertical terraces above the Mutso-Ardoti gorge, four combat towers and ruins of several old structures and buildings. Difficult to access, the village retains original architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and mountain trekkers. Listed, however, among the most endangered historic monuments of Georgia, a project of the rehabilitation of Mutso has been developed since 2004.
A legend has it that the villagers worshipped the Broliskalo Icon of Archangel. They were renowned fighters and hunters, and considered themselves permanent members of the army of the sacred flags and guardians of fabulous treasury donated to the Icon over the centuries. The legends say the treasury is still kept in the high mountains around Mutso waiting for the chosen one to come.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- The article also incorporates a translation of originally Georgian text found at Expedition in Khevsureti
 |
This Georgia location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
