Sighnaghi has always been a place of refuge for people threatened by the numerous conquerors and marauders. Built in the 18th century, Sighnaghi was soon surrounded by a mighty wall. Currently, only a part of the wall is visible, however, its design and position is accessible through the 19th-century plans of the city.
The 4-kilometer-long wall integrated 28 towers, each named according to the village with which they connected the city. Each tower had a gateway with mobile mechanisms for fast opening and closing. Villagers participated in the construction of their respective towers
