Castle ruins of Bagrati is one of the most popular archaeological sites in the territory of the Republic of Abkhazia is located near the city of Sukhumi, on its Eastern edge, near the camp site Abkhazia, on top of a hill. There the road was built.

The construction of the castle dates back to X-XI centuries. This period in the history of Abkhazia the glorious reign of Bagrat III (980-1014) – first king of United Georgia. Bagrat III whole period of his reign was spent in continuous campaigns and wars, simultaneously erecting castles, fortresses and temples. In the spring of 1014, the ruler died (buried in the Bedia Church), not having had time to fully integrate local autocratic princes (aznaurs). The feud continued. New king Bagrat IV Kuropalat (1018-1072) continued the war for reunification and the liberation from the Turks-Seljuks. According to some historians, the construction of the castle in the vicinity of Sukhumi credited with Bagrat IV.

The castle was built on a hill above the sea and the valley of the river Basla. From the walls and four towers, the fortress was controlled southern outskirts of Sukhumi and port at the mouth of the river. Now from the two-meter walls of rubble stone, lined with round stones, only ruins. Fragments of walls and towers reaches the height of 10 meters. Through the embrasure of one of the towers offer a magnificent view of the surroundings. During excavations in the fortress were found objects that testify to the traditional crafts and unique way of life of the Abkhaz – fragments of pottery, bones of domestic animals, nails, fragments of glass jewelry.

Abkhazia from ancient times was famous for its viticulture and winemaking confirmed what was found in the castle of the pithoi – large vessels designed for the storage of food – grains, olive oil, salted fish and, of course, wine.