The Chkhetuneti Fortress is an ancient material culture monument located on the left bank of the Machakhela River in Lower Chkhetuneti. Known as “Qali Vake,” the fortress guarded the strategic military and economic route through the valley. Excavations have revealed artifacts such as ceramics, jugs, bowls, and iron materials. The fortress likely dates back to the 11th-15th centuries, with later Ottoman influences in the 16th-19th centuries.
